US Bridges

Monroe Road over Tributary of Little Anti

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.07 MI N of Md RTE 34 · Structure no. 200000W-5432010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Road over Tributary of Little Anti is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Road over Tributary of Little Anti in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMonroe Road
CrossesTributary of Little Anti
Location0.07 MI N of Md RTE 34
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Road over Tributary of Little Anti built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Road over Tributary of Little Anti 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 Monroe Road over Tributary of Little Anti carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Road over Tributary of Little Anti?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Road over Tributary of Little Anti?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.