US Bridges

Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek

GoodPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 MI W of Ijamsville RD · Structure no. 200000F-0707010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2024 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 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesReichs Ford Road
CrossesBush Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Ijamsville RD
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36572, -77.33326
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2024)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2020, making it 5 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Reichs Ford Road over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.