US Bridges

Md 227 over Pages Swamp

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 1.15 Miles West of US 301 · Structure no. 100000080029010

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,771
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 227 over Pages Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Md 227 over Pages Swamp in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5,771 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,657 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 227
CrossesPages Swamp
Location1.15 Miles West of US 301
RouteState Highway 227
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.59006, -76.96992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,771 (2009)
Projected traffic8,657 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 227 over Pages Swamp built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 227 over Pages 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 227 over Pages Swamp carry?

About 5,771 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 227 over Pages Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 227 over Pages Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.