US Bridges

Dogstreet Road over Little Antietam Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Maryland · 1.89 MI W of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-5931010

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogstreet Road over Little Antietam Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Dogstreet Road over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 175 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDogstreet Road
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location1.89 MI W of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 805
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47681, -77.68808
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2015)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$517,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogstreet Road over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dogstreet Road over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dogstreet Road over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.