US Bridges

Md 2 & 4 over Quaker Swamp

Good

Calvert County, Maryland · 0.34 Mile South of Md 765 · Structure no. 100000040025030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
27,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 2 & 4 over Quaker Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Md 2 & 4 over Quaker Swamp in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,798 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,550 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesMd 2 & 4
CrossesQuaker Swamp
Location0.34 Mile South of Md 765
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates38.44681, -76.48093
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,798 (2024)
Projected traffic30,550 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Md 2 & 4 over Quaker Swamp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 2 & 4 over Quaker Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 2 & 4 over Quaker Swamp carry?

About 27,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 2 & 4 over Quaker Swamp?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Md 2 & 4 over Quaker Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.