US Bridges

Whiton Crossing RD over Pocomoke River

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.19 Miles East of Md 354 · Structure no. 200000WO0403010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
103 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiton Crossing RD over Pocomoke River is a wood or timber slab carrying Whiton Crossing RD over Pocomoke River in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWhiton Crossing RD
CrossesPocomoke River
Location0.19 Miles East of Md 354
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2023)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Whiton Crossing RD over Pocomoke River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiton Crossing RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Whiton Crossing RD over Pocomoke River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whiton Crossing RD over Pocomoke River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Whiton Crossing RD over Pocomoke River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.