US Bridges

Md 62 over Little Antietam Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.626 Mile South of Md 60 · Structure no. 100000210026010

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 62 over Little Antietam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 62 over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,375 by 2026. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 62
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location0.626 Mile South of Md 60
RouteState Highway 62
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68238, -77.62897
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2009)
Projected traffic2,375 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 62 over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 62 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 62 over Little Antietam Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 62 over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 62 over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.