US 213 was moved to the new Chesapeake City Bridge, and MD 537 was assigned to the bypassed portions of highway approaching and within Chesapeake City. On May 8, 1958, the Maryland State Roads Commission and Cecil County signed a road transfer agreement to turn maintenance of the approach roads outside the town of Chesapeake City to county maintenance.
US 213 was moved to the new Chesapeake City Bridge, MD 537 took over sections of highway around Chesapeake City that were bypassed, and a road transfer agreement was signed on May 8, 1958, between the Maryland State Roads Commission and Cecil County.