High Germany Road over Sideling Hill Creek
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Maryland · 0.3 MI N of Is 68 · Structure no. 200000W-0011010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Germany Road over Sideling Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Germany Road over Sideling Hill Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Germany Road over Sideling Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is High Germany Road over Sideling Hill 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does High Germany Road over Sideling Hill Creek carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is High Germany Road over Sideling Hill Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns High Germany Road over Sideling Hill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.