US Bridges

Md 346 over Pocomoke River

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · On Worcester CO Line · Structure no. 100000220011010

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,382
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 346 over Pocomoke River is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 346 over Pocomoke River in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,919 by 2026. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 346
CrossesPocomoke River
LocationOn Worcester CO Line
RouteState Highway 346
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.38914, -75.32465
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2009)
Projected traffic2,919 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 346 over Pocomoke River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 346 over Pocomoke River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 346 over Pocomoke River carry?

About 2,382 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 346 over Pocomoke River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Md 346 over Pocomoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.