US 13 NB over Pocomoke River
GoodWorcester County, Maryland · On Somerset CO Line · Structure no. 100000230016011
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,834 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 13 NB over Pocomoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 NB over Pocomoke River in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,600 by 2031. The structure is 1,834 ft (558.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 13 NB over Pocomoke River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 13 NB over Pocomoke River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 13 NB over Pocomoke River carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 13 NB over Pocomoke River?
The structure is 1,834 ft (558.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 13 NB over Pocomoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.