US Bridges

Keysville Road over Toms Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 2.0 MI Northeast of Md 76 · Structure no. 200000F-0502010

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keysville Road over Toms Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Keysville Road over Toms Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 149 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKeysville Road
CrossesToms Creek
Location2.0 MI Northeast of Md 76
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67161, -77.30069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Keysville Road over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Keysville Road over Toms 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Keysville Road over Toms Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keysville Road over Toms Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Keysville Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.