Gardenhour RD over Little Antietam Creek
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Maryland · 0.45 MI W of Md RTE 64 · Structure no. 200000W-2431010
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardenhour RD over Little Antietam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gardenhour RD over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 115 years old, older 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 5 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardenhour RD over Little Antietam Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Gardenhour RD 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 Gardenhour RD over Little Antietam Creek carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gardenhour RD over Little Antietam Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Gardenhour RD over Little Antietam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.