US Bridges

Elliott Island Roa over Pokata Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 7.93 Mi.S. of Lewis W. RD · Structure no. 200000D-0036010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Island Roa over Pokata Creek is a concrete slab carrying Elliott Island Roa over Pokata Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesElliott Island Roa
CrossesPokata Creek
Location7.93 Mi.S. of Lewis W. RD
RouteCounty Highway 192
CountyDorchester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.34728, -75.93767
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2023)
Projected traffic308 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliott Island Roa over Pokata Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott Island Roa over Pokata Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Elliott Island Roa over Pokata Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elliott Island Roa over Pokata Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Island Roa over Pokata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.