Celestial Lane over Swanson Creek
PoorCharles County, Maryland · 1 MI E. Gallant Green RD · Structure no. 200000CH0024030
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- Daily traffic
- 1,228
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Celestial Lane over Swanson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Celestial Lane over Swanson Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,498 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Celestial Lane over Swanson Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Celestial Lane over Swanson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Celestial Lane over Swanson Creek carry?
About 1,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Celestial Lane over Swanson Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Celestial Lane over Swanson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.