US 13 Bu over Pocomoke River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Maryland · On Somerset CO Line · Structure no. 100000230004010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 276 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,062
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 13 Bu over Pocomoke River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 13 Bu over Pocomoke River in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,062 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,828 by 2036. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 13 Bu over Pocomoke River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 13 Bu 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 US 13 Bu over Pocomoke River carry?
About 3,062 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 13 Bu over Pocomoke River?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 13 Bu over Pocomoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.