US Bridges

New School Road over Dutch Hollow Run

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.4 Mi. N. of Md 36 · Structure no. 200000A-0132040

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New School Road over Dutch Hollow Run is a concrete frame carrying New School Road over Dutch Hollow Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNew School Road
CrossesDutch Hollow Run
Location0.4 Mi. N. of Md 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70066, -78.88534
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2019)
Projected traffic337 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New School Road over Dutch Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is New School Road over Dutch Hollow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does New School Road over Dutch Hollow Run carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New School Road over Dutch Hollow Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New School Road over Dutch Hollow Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.