Leitersburg-Smiths over Little Antietam Creek
GoodWashington County, Maryland · 1.02 MI SE of Md RTE 60 · Structure no. 200000W-2291010
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,760
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leitersburg-Smiths over Little Antietam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leitersburg-Smiths over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,752 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leitersburg-Smiths over Little Antietam Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leitersburg-Smiths over Little 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 Leitersburg-Smiths over Little Antietam Creek carry?
About 2,760 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Leitersburg-Smiths over Little Antietam Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Leitersburg-Smiths over Little Antietam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.