Trinity Church RD over Gilbert Swamp Run
PoorPosted for loadCharles County, Maryland · 2.05 Miles S of Md 6 · Structure no. 200000CH0034010
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 656
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trinity Church RD over Gilbert Swamp Run is a concrete slab carrying Trinity Church RD over Gilbert Swamp Run in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 98 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 656 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Trinity Church RD over Gilbert Swamp Run built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Trinity Church RD over Gilbert Swamp Run 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Trinity Church RD over Gilbert Swamp Run carry?
About 656 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Trinity Church RD over Gilbert Swamp Run?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Trinity Church RD over Gilbert Swamp Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.