US Bridges

Clopper Road over Antietam Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.95 MI S of Md RTE 60 · Structure no. 200000W-2521010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clopper Road over Antietam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clopper Road over Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClopper Road
CrossesAntietam Creek
Location0.95 MI S of Md RTE 60
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates39.67677, -77.64142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2008)
Projected traffic394 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clopper Road over Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clopper 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 Clopper Road over Antietam Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clopper Road over Antietam Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clopper Road over Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.