Milford-Harrington over Browns Branch
GoodKent County, Delaware · East of Harrington · Structure no. 2036A036
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,277
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milford-Harrington over Browns Branch is a concrete slab carrying Milford-Harrington over Browns Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 103 years old, older 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 7,277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,965 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milford-Harrington over Browns Branch built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Milford-Harrington over Browns 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 2023.
How much traffic does Milford-Harrington over Browns Branch carry?
About 7,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Milford-Harrington over Browns Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Milford-Harrington over Browns Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.