US Bridges

Ocean Parkway SB over Pond

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Maryland · 200 North of Md 589 · Structure no. 200000WOOP04010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,660
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Parkway SB over Pond is a wood or timber slab carrying Ocean Parkway SB over Pond in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 5,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,907 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Parkway SB
CrossesPond
Location200 North of Md 589
RouteCounty Highway 583
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.38442, -75.17685
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 10
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,660 (2016)
Projected traffic6,907 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Parkway SB over Pond built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Parkway SB over Pond 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean Parkway SB over Pond carry?

About 5,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Parkway SB over Pond?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Parkway SB over Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.