State ST over Puncheon Run
FairKent County, Delaware · Dover · Structure no. 2027D027
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,406
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State ST over Puncheon Run is a concrete culvert carrying State ST over Puncheon Run in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 14,406 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,790 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State ST over Puncheon Run built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is State ST over Puncheon Run 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 2022.
How much traffic does State ST over Puncheon Run carry?
About 14,406 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State ST over Puncheon Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns State ST over Puncheon Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.