US Bridges

Md 34 over Br of Little Antietam Ck

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.94 Mile East of Md 845A · Structure no. 100000210044020

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
Daily traffic
4,951
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 34 over Br of Little Antietam Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Md 34 over Br of Little Antietam Ck in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,951 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,570 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 34
CrossesBr of Little Antietam Ck
Location0.94 Mile East of Md 845A
RouteState Highway 34
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,951 (2009)
Projected traffic5,570 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 34 over Br of Little Antietam Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 34 over Br of Little Antietam Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 34 over Br of Little Antietam Ck carry?

About 4,951 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 34 over Br of Little Antietam Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Md 34 over Br of Little Antietam Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.