US Bridges

Md 290 over Swantown Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 1.91 Miles S of US 301 · Structure no. 100000140011020

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
2,461
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 290 over Swantown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 290 over Swantown Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 78 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 6 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 2,461 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMd 290
CrossesSwantown Creek
Location1.91 Miles S of US 301
RouteState Highway 290
Coordinates39.34751, -75.84147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,461 (2009)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 290 over Swantown Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Md 290 over Swantown 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 290 over Swantown Creek carry?

About 2,461 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 290 over Swantown Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Md 290 over Swantown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.