US Bridges

Md 12 over Pocomoke River

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.06 Miles S of Md 354 · Structure no. 100000230002010

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,865
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 12 over Pocomoke River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Md 12 over Pocomoke River in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5,865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,155 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 12
CrossesPocomoke River
Location1.06 Miles S of Md 354
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.17884, -75.39438
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,865 (2023)
Projected traffic7,155 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$596,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 12 over Pocomoke River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 12 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 12 over Pocomoke River carry?

About 5,865 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 12 over Pocomoke River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 12 over Pocomoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.