Old Mill Road over Owens Creek
FairPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 0.87 Miles South of Md 77 · Structure no. 200000F-0405010
- Built
- 1882
- 143 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mill Road over Owens Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Old Mill Road over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1882 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 143 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Mill Road over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Old Mill 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Owens Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Mill Road over Owens Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mill Road over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.