Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River
FairKent County, Delaware · South of Felton · Structure no. 2005D005
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,269
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 6 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 12,269 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,806 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 48 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River carry?
About 12,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Dupont HWY NB over Murderkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.