US Bridges

US 40 over Landis Spring Branch

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.61 Mile East of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000210015040

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,742
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Landis Spring Branch is a concrete frame carrying US 40 over Landis Spring Branch in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 10,742 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,501 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesLandis Spring Branch
Location0.61 Mile East of Is 70
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59241, -77.67736
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,742 (2009)
Projected traffic12,501 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Landis Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Landis Spring Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Landis Spring Branch carry?

About 10,742 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Landis Spring Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Landis Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.