US Bridges

Md 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan Swamp

Good

Charles County, Maryland · .14 Mile South of Md 5 Bu · Structure no. 100000080023020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
38,312
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Md 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan Swamp in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 38,312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,922 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 5 Nbr
CrossesTrib to Jordan Swamp
Location.14 Mile South of Md 5 Bu
RouteState Highway 5
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,312 (2009)
Projected traffic18,922 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan Swamp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan Swamp carry?

About 38,312 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 5 Nbr over Trib to Jordan Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.