Md 234 over Mirant Power Company
FairCharles County, Maryland · 0.19 Mile East of US 301 · Structure no. 100000080044010
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,741
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 234 over Mirant Power Company is a concrete continuous slab carrying Md 234 over Mirant Power Company in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,418 by 2026. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 234 over Mirant Power Company built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 234 over Mirant Power Company 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 234 over Mirant Power Company carry?
About 6,741 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 234 over Mirant Power Company?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Md 234 over Mirant Power Company?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.