US Bridges

S. Governors Ave over Puncheon Run

Good

Kent County, Delaware · Dover · Structure no. 2003B003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,786
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Governors Ave over Puncheon Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S. Governors Ave over Puncheon Run in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8,786 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,920 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesS. Governors Ave
CrossesPuncheon Run
LocationDover
RouteU.S. Route 13A
Coordinates39.14008, -75.52575
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,786 (2020)
Projected traffic10,920 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S. Governors Ave over Puncheon Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Governors Ave over Puncheon Run 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does S. Governors Ave over Puncheon Run carry?

About 8,786 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S. Governors Ave over Puncheon Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S. Governors Ave over Puncheon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.