Wickham Road over Rock Creek North Branch
GoodMontgomery County, Maryland · North of Bowie Mill Road · Structure no. 200000M-0259010
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wickham Road over Rock Creek North Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Wickham Road over Rock Creek North Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wickham Road over Rock Creek North Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wickham Road over Rock Creek North Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wickham Road over Rock Creek North Branch carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wickham Road over Rock Creek North Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wickham Road over Rock Creek North Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.