US Bridges

Md 374 over Pocomoke River

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · On Wicomico CO Line · Structure no. 100000230017010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 374 over Pocomoke River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Md 374 over Pocomoke River in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,529 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 374
CrossesPocomoke River
LocationOn Wicomico CO Line
RouteState Highway 374
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2023)
Projected traffic1,529 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 374 over Pocomoke River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 374 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 374 over Pocomoke River carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 374 over Pocomoke River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 374 over Pocomoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.