Roddy Road over Owens Creek
GoodPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 0.37 MI E of US RTE 15 · Structure no. 200000F-1510010
- Built
- 1856
- 169 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roddy Road over Owens Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Roddy Road over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1856 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 169 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roddy Road over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1856, making it 169 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Roddy Road over Owens 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Roddy Road over Owens Creek carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Roddy Road over Owens Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Roddy Road over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.