Dupont HWY / US13N over Little Duck Creek
FairKent County, Delaware · Garrison Lake · Structure no. 2002D002
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,624
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dupont HWY / US13N over Little Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dupont HWY / US13N over Little Duck Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 91 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,624 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,566 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dupont HWY / US13N over Little Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Dupont HWY / US13N over Little Duck Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Dupont HWY / US13N over Little Duck Creek carry?
About 13,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Dupont HWY / US13N over Little Duck Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Dupont HWY / US13N over Little Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.