US Bridges

Millers Church RD over Antietam Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.06 MI W of Md RTE 60 · Structure no. 200000W-2261010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millers Church RD over Antietam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millers Church RD over Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2037. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMillers Church RD
CrossesAntietam Creek
Location0.06 MI W of Md RTE 60
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71629, -77.60678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2015)
Projected traffic265 by 2037
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Millers Church RD over Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millers Church RD over Antietam Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Millers Church RD over Antietam Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Millers Church RD over Antietam Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Millers Church RD over Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.