OLD KILN ROAD
Carrying OLD KILN ROAD over LITTLE OWENS CREEK
0.06 MI EAST OF RODDY RD, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD KILN ROAD
The OLD KILN ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries OLD KILN ROAD over LITTLE OWENS CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 338 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD KILN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 338 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000F-1521030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
OLD KILN ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD KILN 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 KILN ROAD?
OLD KILN ROAD in Frederick, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD KILN ROAD inspected?
OLD KILN 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 338 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD KILN ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD KILN ROAD?
OLD KILN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD KILN ROAD?
OLD KILN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD KILN ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD KILN ROAD was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.
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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