US Bridges

Thompsonville RD over SR1 / Bay RD

Good

Kent County, Delaware · North of Milford · Structure no. 2019B019

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompsonville RD over SR1 / Bay RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompsonville RD over SR1 / Bay RD in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,977 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesThompsonville RD
CrossesSR1 / Bay RD
LocationNorth of Milford
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates38.95725, -75.42789
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,977 (2021)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompsonville RD over SR1 / Bay RD built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompsonville RD over SR1 / Bay RD 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Thompsonville RD over SR1 / Bay RD carry?

About 2,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Thompsonville RD over SR1 / Bay RD?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Thompsonville RD over SR1 / Bay RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.