Thompsonville RD over Fishing Branch
GoodKent County, Delaware · North of Milford · Structure no. 2019A019
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,928
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompsonville RD over Fishing Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompsonville RD over Fishing Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,928 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompsonville RD over Fishing Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompsonville RD over Fishing Branch 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Thompsonville RD over Fishing Branch carry?
About 1,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Thompsonville RD over Fishing Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Thompsonville RD over Fishing Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.