US Bridges

Rowe Road over Little Antietam Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Maryland · 0.13 MI SW of Md RTE 64 · Structure no. 200000W-2391010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
934
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowe Road over Little Antietam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rowe Road over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesRowe Road
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location0.13 MI SW of Md RTE 64
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2023)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowe Road over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowe Road over Little Antietam 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rowe Road over Little Antietam Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rowe Road over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rowe Road over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.