US Bridges

Md 845A over Little Antietam Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.56 Mile North of Md 34 · Structure no. 100000210004010

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 845A over Little Antietam Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 845A over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 922 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 845A
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location0.56 Mile North of Md 34
RouteState Highway 845A
Coordinates39.48696, -77.69978
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2009)
Projected traffic922 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 845A over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 845A over Little 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 845A over Little Antietam Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 845A over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 845A over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.