Covered Bridges of Frederick County

 

Utica Bridge build in 1850Loy Station Bridge built in 1848

Roddy Creek Bridge built in 1856 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a gorgeous one day last week and I decided to take a drive.  Today's trip was about Covered Bridges along the babbling brooks of Frederick County.  It was actually a nice little trip that takes you along some peaceful country roads.  As I came upon the first bridge, Utica Bridge, I thought to myself...what stories could this bridge tell?  This bridge actually was constructed across the Monacacy River (1850), but was washed out.  The locals collected up the remains and rebuilt it on Fishing Creek where it sits 118 years later.  I continued up the road to Loy Station.  This bridge also dates back to the mid 1800s.  It sits nicely next to a community park.  I am sure this came much later.  Finally, on to the last one of the trip.  Roddy Creek is the shortest covered bridge in the county measuring 40 feet across.  These bridges have seen their share of horse droppings and car drippings.   If you look closely you can see the bumps and bruises they have endured over time.  The bridges have helped carve out the communities in this area.  To find out more about these bridges and other bridges, check out this book put together by the county engineers.  Also, check out the Frederick County Tourism Site for more ideas for a Sunday afternoon.

 

 
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4 Comments on Covered Bridges of Frederick County

Bob,

Nice photos and interesting facts.   I have actually seen two covered bridges in CT.  One is in Kent,CT and you can walk through it because it is in a park.  It's interesting to see how many people have written their names & date they were there inside the bridge.  While driving or walking through a covered bridge I can imagine a horse drawn buggy going through this bridge.  Thanks for sharing.

04/30/2007 05:24 AM by Debbie VanLeuvan (ERA Team IV Homes)


Bob

Thanks for putting this post together.  I've visited at least one of the bridges in Frederick County and also the one in Harford county where I live.  It's great to see members from Washington and Frederick Counties on Active Rain.  We should all make a point of getting together.  The historic district of the town of Frederick is one of my favorite places anywhere. 

04/30/2007 05:48 AM by E Rybczynski (Rybczynski Consulting)


Very nice Bob.  These are close enough for me to drive to in an hour or so.  I think I'll take some little ones out one day and show them local history.

 

04/30/2007 05:50 AM by Homefinders.com, Real Estate MD and VA


Debbie,  Thank you.  I think the bridges are a neat little piece of history. 

Ed, I may eventually get out to see the others.  There is one out your way.  I think an AR get together would be a neat networking idea.

Lenn, Thanks for the compliment, from someone who has probably photographed Maryland and Virginia twice over.  Bring a fishing rod, there are some nice little holes below the bridges. I am sure the little ones would pull out a few.

04/30/2007 07:41 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


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