US 13 SB over Pocomoke River
FairWorcester County, Maryland · On Somerset CO Line · Structure no. 100000230016012
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,834 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,550
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 13 SB over Pocomoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 SB over Pocomoke River in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 59 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 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,519 by 2026. 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 13 SB over Pocomoke River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 13 SB 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 13 SB over Pocomoke River carry?
About 15,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 13 SB 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 SB over Pocomoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.