Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River

Fair Condition72 years old12,269 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyKent
LocationSouth Of Felton
CarriesDupont HWY NB
CrossesMurderkill River
Coordinates38.97600, -75.56704

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Max Span42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Width47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Deck Area201.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,269 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number2005D005

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