US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Semple Run

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.19 MI S of Is 70 · Structure no. 200000W-4732020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
933
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Semple Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hopewell Road over Semple Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesSemple Run
Location0.19 MI S of Is 70
RouteCounty Highway 473
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61983, -77.79187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2023)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Hopewell Road over Semple Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over Semple Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Semple Run carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Semple Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Road over Semple Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.