Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek
GoodKent County, Delaware · Smyrna · Structure no. 2001A001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,499
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 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 23,499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,280 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 83 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek carry?
About 23,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.