Historical Bridges of Frederick County, MD

Frederick, MD has been the county seat of Frederick County since 1745. In the modern era, it has become largely a bedroom community for Baltimore and Washington, DC commuters. 

The city and county have played roles in both the American Revolution and Civil War. The Battle of Monocacy (nicknamed “the battle that saved Washington”) was fought just south of Frederick in 1864. 

Francis Scott Key, author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is interred in Frederick’s Mount Olive Cemetery. The city caters to visitors with a wide selection of restaurants, museums, and shopping opportunities.

Frederick County’s Historical Bridges

The historical bridges covered on this tour date from the 19th and early 20th centuries and are still in use. Riding over them in Frederick County’s rural landscape, motorcyclists may experience some sepia-toned time travel back to simpler times. 

I’ve painstakingly created a day-long tour that crosses all the below bridges, which are also used daily by local motorists. A couple of the historical metal bridges are either no longer in use or are difficult to access, and have been excluded from the tour.

Keep reading to learn about four of my favorite bridges in this area.