US Bridges

Meadow Road NE over Hickey Run

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Between Ellips Rd. Inters · Structure no. 2202002P0000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Meadow Road NE over Hickey Run is a concrete culvert carrying Meadow Road NE over Hickey Run in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeadow Road NE
CrossesHickey Run
LocationBetween Ellips Rd. Inters
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.91242, -76.96564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic2 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$44,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Road NE over Hickey Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Road NE over Hickey Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Road NE over Hickey Run carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road NE over Hickey Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road NE over Hickey Run?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.