Antietam Bridge on the Sharpsburg-Boonsboro Turnpike (U.S. Civil War) - Antietam, Md. The Antietam Bridge is a historic structure located in Maryland, United States, at the site of the Battle of Antietam during the U.S. Civil War. Situated on the Sharpsburg-Boonsboro Turnpike, this bridge was a strategically important crossing point over Antietam Creek, witnessing intense combat between Union and Confederate forces on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, is considered one of the bloodiest single-day battles in American history, with casualties exceeding 22,000. Despite the heavy fighting near the bridge, it was never fully captured by either side due to its tactical significance for both armies. Today, the Antietam Bridge stands as a testament to the historic events that unfolded nearby. It is part of the Antietam National Battlefield, managed by the National Park Service, and serves as an important site for education, commemoration, and reflection on the American Civil War.
