Keedysville Road over Antietam Creek
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Maryland · 0.8 MI NW of Md RTE 34 · Structure no. 200000W-5651010
- Built
- 1830
- 195 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,173
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Keedysville Road over Antietam Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Keedysville Road over Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1830 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 195 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2037. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Keedysville Road over Antietam Creek built?
It was built in 1830, making it 195 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Keedysville Road over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Keedysville Road over Antietam Creek carry?
About 1,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Keedysville Road over Antietam Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Keedysville Road over Antietam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.