US Bridges

Snyders Landing Ac over C&o Canal

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Maryland · 2.0 Miles West of Sharpsb · Structure no. 3100006P0000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Snyders Landing Ac over C&o Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snyders Landing Ac over C&o Canal in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 56 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2027. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesSnyders Landing Ac
CrossesC&o Canal
Location2.0 Miles West of Sharpsb
RouteFederal Lands Road 214
Coordinates39.46528, -77.77733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2007)
Projected traffic233 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyders Landing Ac over C&o Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Snyders Landing Ac over C&o Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Snyders Landing Ac over C&o Canal carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Snyders Landing Ac over C&o Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Snyders Landing Ac over C&o Canal?

It is owned by the National Park Service.