Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp
FairCharles County, Maryland · 0.09 M W of Br No 0800600 · Structure no. 100000080007010
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 92 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2034. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Md 6 over Zekiah Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.