US Bridges

US 13 SB over Parker Pond

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.42 Mile South of Md 350 · Structure no. 100000220036012

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,770
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 SB over Parker Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 SB over Parker Pond in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 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 24,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,467 by 2026. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 13 SB
CrossesParker Pond
Location0.42 Mile South of Md 350
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates38.35163, -75.54224
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,770 (2009)
Projected traffic15,467 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 13 SB over Parker Pond built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 13 SB over Parker Pond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 13 SB over Parker Pond carry?

About 24,770 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 SB over Parker Pond?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 SB over Parker Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.