Porters Crossing R over Pocomoke River
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Maryland · 0.95 MI E of Md 354 · Structure no. 200000WO0213010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 92 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porters Crossing R over Pocomoke River is a wood or timber slab carrying Porters Crossing R over Pocomoke River in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porters Crossing R over Pocomoke River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porters Crossing R 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Porters Crossing R over Pocomoke River carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Porters Crossing R over Pocomoke River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Porters Crossing R over Pocomoke River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.