US Bridges

Greensburg Road over Little Antietam Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.8 MI NE of Md RTE 64 · Structure no. 200000W-2451010

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensburg Road over Little Antietam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Greensburg Road over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, 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.

It carries about 811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreensburg Road
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of Md RTE 64
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66818, -77.55303
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2023)
Projected traffic1,229 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensburg Road over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Greensburg 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 Greensburg Road over Little Antietam Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greensburg Road over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Greensburg Road over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.