Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp
FairCharles County, Maryland · 0.44 Mile South of Md 488 · Structure no. 100000080002012
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,490
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 93 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 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 37,490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,919 by 2026. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp carry?
About 37,490 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Md 5 SB over Zekiah Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.