US Bridges

Gas House Pike over Bens Branch

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Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 MI West of Md 75 · Structure no. 200000F-0904030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
2,353
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gas House Pike over Bens Branch is a steel culvert carrying Gas House Pike over Bens Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,606 by 2052. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGas House Pike
CrossesBens Branch
Location0.5 MI West of Md 75
RouteCounty Highway 413
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.42186, -77.26043
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,353 (2022)
Projected traffic2,606 by 2052
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gas House Pike over Bens Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gas House Pike over Bens Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Gas House Pike over Bens Branch carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gas House Pike over Bens Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Who owns Gas House Pike over Bens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.