HICKORY SCHOOL ROA
Carrying HICKORY SCHOOL ROA over SEMPLE RUN
.5 MI W. OF I70, Washington, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HICKORY SCHOOL ROA
The HICKORY SCHOOL ROA bridge in Washington, Maryland carries HICKORY SCHOOL ROA over SEMPLE RUN. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,077 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HICKORY SCHOOL ROA compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Concrete
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,077 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000W-4802020
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HICKORY SCHOOL ROA is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HICKORY SCHOOL ROA against other structures in Washington and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HICKORY SCHOOL ROA?
HICKORY SCHOOL ROA in Washington, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HICKORY SCHOOL ROA inspected?
HICKORY SCHOOL ROA's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,077 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HICKORY SCHOOL ROA is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HICKORY SCHOOL ROA?
HICKORY SCHOOL ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HICKORY SCHOOL ROA?
HICKORY SCHOOL ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HICKORY SCHOOL ROA and does age affect safety?
HICKORY SCHOOL ROA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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