Apples Church Road over Owens Creek
GoodPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 1 MI S of Mud College RD · Structure no. 200000F-1512010
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Apples Church Road over Owens Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Apples Church Road over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 108 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Apples Church Road over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Apples Church 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 Apples Church Road over Owens Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Apples Church Road over Owens Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Apples Church Road over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.