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Roddy Road Covered Bridge is Maryland's shortest covered bridge, stretching for a length of 39 feet, four inches. The bridge is the state's only single king-post truss bridge, sitting at the corner of Roddy Road and Roddy Creek Road near United States Route 15 and the city of Thurmont. It was originally constructed sometime around 1850 and is believed to have been connected to Confederate General JEB Stuart during the American Civil War's Gettysburg campaign. In 2011, the National Historic Covered Bridge Program began rehabilitations of the bridge to return it to its historic condition, but in 2016, the bridge was heavily damaged by an oversized truck crash. An entirely new replica of the bridge was constructed in 2016 and can be traveled over today, showcasing lovely views for motorists.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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