US Bridges

Reels Mill Road over Bush Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.25 MI N of Ball RD · Structure no. 200000F-0909010

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,282
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reels Mill Road over Bush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Reels Mill Road over Bush Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2057. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesReels Mill Road
CrossesBush Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Ball RD
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35969, -77.36886
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2057
Trucks12%
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 Reels Mill Road over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Reels Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Reels Mill Road over Bush Creek carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Reels Mill Road over Bush Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Reels Mill Road over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.