US Bridges

Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Ijamsville RD · Structure no. 200000F-0706010

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 817 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReichs Ford Road
CrossesBush Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Ijamsville RD
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36195, -77.32682
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2008)
Projected traffic980 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.