Md 34 over Antietam Creek
FairWashington County, Maryland · 1.2 Miles East of Md 65 · Structure no. 100000210003010
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,951
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 34 over Antietam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 34 over Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 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 4,951 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,570 by 2026. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 34 over Antietam Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Md 34 over Antietam Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Md 34 over Antietam Creek carry?
About 4,951 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 34 over Antietam Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Md 34 over Antietam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.