US Bridges

Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream

PoorPosted for load

Wicomico County, Maryland · 1.25 MI W of US RTE 13 · Structure no. 200000WIS-10010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,353
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,024 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNaylor Mill Road
CrossesNaylors Pond Stream
Location1.25 MI W of US RTE 13
RouteCounty Highway 416
Coordinates38.40922, -75.59455
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,353 (2024)
Projected traffic19,024 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream carry?

About 15,353 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.