Md 488 over Kerrick Swamp
FairCharles County, Maryland · 1.99 Miles East of Md 6 · Structure no. 100000080046010
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,540
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 488 over Kerrick Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Md 488 over Kerrick Swamp in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 94 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,990 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 488 over Kerrick Swamp built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Md 488 over Kerrick 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 488 over Kerrick Swamp carry?
About 6,540 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 488 over Kerrick Swamp?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Md 488 over Kerrick Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.