US Bridges

Indian Springs RD over Lanes Run

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Washington County, Maryland · 1.3 MI N of US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000W-0481010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Springs RD over Lanes Run is a concrete slab carrying Indian Springs RD over Lanes Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 years old, older 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Springs RD
CrossesLanes Run
Location1.3 MI N of US RTE 40
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66408, -78.00203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2009)
Projected traffic509 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Springs RD over Lanes Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Indian Springs RD over Lanes Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Springs RD over Lanes Run carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Springs RD over Lanes Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Springs RD over Lanes Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.