Leiters Mill Road over Antietam Creek
GoodWashington County, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Md RTE 60 · Structure no. 200000W-2292010
- Built
- 1839
- 186 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,470
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leiters Mill Road over Antietam Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Leiters Mill Road over Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1839 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 186 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,027 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leiters Mill Road over Antietam Creek built?
It was built in 1839, making it 186 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Leiters Mill Road 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 Leiters Mill Road over Antietam Creek carry?
About 1,470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Leiters Mill Road over Antietam Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Leiters Mill Road over Antietam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.