Loys Station Covered Bridge
Posted by: deano1943
N 39° 36.507 W 077° 21.096
18S E 298115 N 4386942
This covered bridge is located on Old Frederick Road, Creagerstown Township, Frederick County, Maryland
Waymark Code: WMDMV
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2006
Views: 28
The Loys Station Bridge is a picturesque barn-red one lane covered bridge that crosses Owens Creek. The bridge design uses multiple king-post trusses covered with bevled clapboard. the bridge is north of Frederick, Maryland, south of Rte. 77.
The Loys Station, Roddy Road, and Utica bridges are three of only eight remaining covered bridges in the state of Maryland.
The Loys Station Bridge was built in the 1850's, arsoned in 1991, and rebuilt in 1994.
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge: Built: 1850 - 1860
Truss: Multiple Kingpost
Waterway: Owens Creek
In Use: Yes
Number of Spans: 2
Owner: Frederick County
Builder: Unknown
Length: 90 ft. Width: 12.5 ft.
Bridge Number: 20-10-03
Year Built: 1880/01/01
Parking (If not at the bridge):: N 39° 36.474 W 077° 21.142
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Old Frederick Road, near the town of Thurmont, Maryland, USA
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