US Bridges

Reichs Ford Road over Monocacy River

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.5 Miles South of I-70 · Structure no. 200000F-0902010

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
544 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,711
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reichs Ford Road over Monocacy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reichs Ford Road over Monocacy River in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 52 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,515 by 2039. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesReichs Ford Road
CrossesMonocacy River
Location1.5 Miles South of I-70
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38597, -77.37988
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,711 (2019)
Projected traffic5,515 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Monocacy River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Reichs Ford Road over Monocacy River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Reichs Ford Road over Monocacy River carry?

About 3,711 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Reichs Ford Road over Monocacy River?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Reichs Ford Road over Monocacy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.