US Bridges

US 113 SB over Pilchard Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.68 Mile North of Md 756 · Structure no. 100000230027010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,751
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 113 SB over Pilchard Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying US 113 SB over Pilchard Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,751 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 113 SB
CrossesPilchard Creek
Location0.68 Mile North of Md 756
RouteU.S. Route 113
Coordinates38.08761, -75.53126
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,751 (2006)
Projected traffic3,172 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 113 SB over Pilchard Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 113 SB over Pilchard Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 113 SB over Pilchard Creek carry?

About 2,751 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 113 SB over Pilchard Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 113 SB over Pilchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.