Woodville Road over Swanson Creek
FairCharles County, Maryland · 1 MI E Wilkerson Road · Structure no. 200000CH0010010
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,383
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodville Road over Swanson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodville Road over Swanson Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 91 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 5 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 1,383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Woodville Road over Swanson Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Woodville Road over Swanson Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Woodville Road over Swanson Creek carry?
About 1,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Woodville Road over Swanson Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Woodville Road over Swanson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.