US Bridges

Canterbury RD/SR15 over Hudson Branch

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East of Canterbury · Structure no. 2033B033

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,070
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canterbury RD/SR15 over Hudson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canterbury RD/SR15 over Hudson Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,058 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCanterbury RD/SR15
CrossesHudson Branch
LocationEast of Canterbury
RouteState Highway 15
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.0386, -75.55302
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2020)
Projected traffic5,058 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canterbury RD/SR15 over Hudson Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canterbury RD/SR15 over Hudson 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Canterbury RD/SR15 over Hudson Branch carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Canterbury RD/SR15 over Hudson Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Canterbury RD/SR15 over Hudson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.