Bridges

The Roddy Road, Loys Station, and Utica Mills bridges are three of only eight remaining covered bridges in the state of Maryland. At least 52 such structures once graced the landscape of the state, but storms, fires, progress, and neglect have claimed almost all of them. The three bridges provide a good comparative study of wood bridge truss techniques, as each displays a different truss design. Weather permitting, be sure to bring a picnic as each of the three bridge sites features an adjacent recreation area.

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Loy's Station Covered Bridge
First constructed circa 1880, the Loy's Station covered bridge is on Old Frederick Road, just south of Rt. 77. Although it has been structurally modified and rebuilt, the bridge's original timbers remain throughout the 90-foot long structure crossing Owens Creek. It features a multiple Kingpost design. An adjoining park provides picnic tables and a play area.

3600 Old Frederick Rd.
Thurmont, MD 21788

(301) 600-4047
(800) 999-3613
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Roddy Road Covered Bridge
The Roddy Road covered bridge, built in 1856, rests just north of Thurmont off of US 15, where Roddy Creek Road meets Roddy Road at Owens Creek. The smallest of the county's covered bridges, Roddy Road is a single-span Kingpost design bridge measuring 40 feet long. Relax with a picnic or explore the natural beauty at this bridge and park.

14760 Roddy Rd.
Thurmont, MD 21788

(301) 600-4047
(800) 999-3613
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Utica Mills Covered Bridge
The Utica Mills Covered Bridge, circa 1850, is located on Utica Road off of Old Frederick Road. The bridge originally spanned the nearby Monocacy River but was washed away during a severe storm in 1889. Local citizens gathered the remains and reconstructed the 101-foot long Burr Arch design bridge at its present location crossing Fishing Creek.

Utica Covered Bridge
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-4047
(800) 999-3613
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