Stines Store Road over Gilbert Swamp Run
PoorPosted for loadCharles County, Maryland · 0.04 MI W of Md 234 · Structure no. 200000CH0035010
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stines Store Road over Gilbert Swamp Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Stines Store Road over Gilbert Swamp Run in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 92 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stines Store Road over Gilbert Swamp Run built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Stines Store Road 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 Stines Store Road over Gilbert Swamp Run carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Stines Store Road over Gilbert Swamp Run?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Stines Store Road over Gilbert Swamp Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.