US Bridges

Old Frederick Road over Owens Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.3 MI S of Md RTE 77 · Structure no. 200000F-0402010

Built
1869
156 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
843
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Frederick Road over Owens Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Old Frederick Road over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1869 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 156 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 6 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Frederick Road
CrossesOwens Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Md RTE 77
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60874, -77.35138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic843 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2044
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Frederick Road over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1869, making it 156 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Old Frederick Road over Owens 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 Old Frederick Road over Owens Creek carry?

About 843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Frederick Road over Owens Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Old Frederick Road over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.