Wicomico County Bridge Report Card
Wicomico County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wicomico County, Maryland
Wicomico County has 98 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 28,818 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wicomico County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 98 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 28,818 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.1% | 10.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.2% of measured traffic | 1.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,294,252 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 28,818 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wicomico County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naylor Mill Road over Naylors Pond Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,353 | 1963 |
| Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,237 | 1958 |
| Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 897 | 1967 |
| Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 272 | 1986 |
| Twilleys Bridge RD over Nassawango Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 59 | 1951 |
| US 50 EB over Beaverdam Creek | High traffic | Fair | 43,981 | 1964 |
| US 50 WB over Beaverdam Creek | High traffic | Fair | 43,981 | 1964 |
| US 13 SB over Leonard Pond Run | High traffic | Fair | 38,793 | 1952 |
| US 13 NB over Leonard Mill Pond | High traffic | Good | 38,793 | 2004 |
| US 50 EB over Campbell Ditch | High traffic | Fair | 38,611 | 1964 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.