Md 445 over Swan Creek
FairKent County, Maryland · 2.60 Miles South of Md 21 · Structure no. 100000140019010
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 445 over Swan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 445 over Swan Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 445 over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Md 445 over Swan 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Md 445 over Swan Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 445 over Swan Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Md 445 over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.