Division St. / SR8 over St. Jones River
FairKent County, Delaware · Dover · Structure no. 2016A016
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,547
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Division St. / SR8 over St. Jones River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Division St. / SR8 over St. Jones River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 140 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 11,547 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,640 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Division St. / SR8 over St. Jones River built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Division St. / SR8 over St. Jones 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Division St. / SR8 over St. Jones River carry?
About 11,547 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Division St. / SR8 over St. Jones River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Division St. / SR8 over St. Jones River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.