Prospect Street over Antietam Street
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Maryland · 1000 Ft W of US RTE 40 E · Structure no. 200000W-H-31010
- Built
- 1836
- 189 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,730
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over Antietam Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Street over Antietam Street in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1836 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 189 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over Antietam Street built?
It was built in 1836, making it 189 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Prospect Street over Antietam Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Prospect Street over Antietam Street carry?
About 2,730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over Antietam Street?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over Antietam Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.