Battletown Road over Antietam Creek
GoodWashington County, Maryland · 0.45 MI W of Md RTE 60 · Structure no. 200000W-2331010
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Battletown Road over Antietam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Battletown Road over Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Battletown Road over Antietam Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Battletown 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 Battletown Road over Antietam Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Battletown Road over Antietam Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Battletown Road over Antietam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.