Md 234 over Gilbert Swamp Run
GoodCharles County, Maryland · 0.14 M W of ST Clair Road · Structure no. 100000080047010
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 234 over Gilbert Swamp Run is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Md 234 over Gilbert Swamp Run in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 234 over Gilbert Swamp Run built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 234 over Gilbert Swamp Run 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Md 234 over Gilbert Swamp Run carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Md 234 over Gilbert Swamp Run?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Md 234 over Gilbert Swamp Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.