Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp
FairCharles County, Maryland · 0.04 M W of Br No 0800500 · Structure no. 100000080006010
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,432
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 12,432 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,132 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Md 6 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp carry?
About 12,432 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.