OLD FREDERICK ROAD
Carrying OLD FREDERICK ROAD over OWENS CREEK
0.3 MI S OF MD RTE 77, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD FREDERICK ROAD
The OLD FREDERICK ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries OLD FREDERICK ROAD over OWENS CREEK. It was built in 1869, making it 157 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 25.8 meters (85 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 843 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD FREDERICK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1869
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 25.8 m (85 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.0 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 843 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000F-0402010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD FREDERICK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD FREDERICK ROAD against other structures in Frederick and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD FREDERICK ROAD?
OLD FREDERICK ROAD in Frederick, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD FREDERICK ROAD inspected?
OLD FREDERICK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 843 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD FREDERICK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD FREDERICK ROAD?
OLD FREDERICK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD FREDERICK ROAD?
OLD FREDERICK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD FREDERICK ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD FREDERICK ROAD was built in 1869, making it 157 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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