US Bridges

Md 60 over Antietam Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.66 Mile West of Md 62 · Structure no. 100000210025010

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,902
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 60 over Antietam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 60 over Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 84 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 9,902 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,051 by 2026. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 60
CrossesAntietam Creek
Location0.66 Mile West of Md 62
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates39.6881, -77.63947
Functional classRural 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 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,902 (2009)
Projected traffic12,051 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 60 over Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Md 60 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 60 over Antietam Creek carry?

About 9,902 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 60 over Antietam Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Md 60 over Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.