Dupont HWY SB over Murderkill River
GoodKent County, Delaware · South of Felton · Structure no. 2005C005
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,269
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dupont HWY SB over Murderkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dupont HWY SB over Murderkill River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 105 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 12,269 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,806 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dupont HWY SB over Murderkill River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Dupont HWY SB over Murderkill River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Dupont HWY SB over Murderkill River carry?
About 12,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Dupont HWY SB over Murderkill River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Dupont HWY SB over Murderkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.