US Bridges

Dutchmans Lane over Windmill Branch

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Talbot County, Maryland · 850 Feet East of US 50 · Structure no. 200000T-0011040

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,911
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutchmans Lane over Windmill Branch is a concrete frame carrying Dutchmans Lane over Windmill Branch in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,911 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDutchmans Lane
CrossesWindmill Branch
Location850 Feet East of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.75856, -76.05969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,911 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dutchmans Lane over Windmill Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutchmans Lane over Windmill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dutchmans Lane over Windmill Branch carry?

About 5,911 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dutchmans Lane over Windmill Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Dutchmans Lane over Windmill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.