Hoovers Mill Road over Owens Creek
GoodPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · At Frushour RD Int · Structure no. 200000F-1511010
- Built
- 1887
- 138 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoovers Mill Road over Owens Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hoovers Mill Road over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 138 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Hoovers Mill Road over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Hoovers Mill 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hoovers Mill Road over Owens Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hoovers Mill Road over Owens Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Hoovers Mill Road over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.