Whiteleysburg RD over Marshyhope Ditch
GoodKent County, Delaware · West of Harrington · Structure no. 2059E059
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,923
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whiteleysburg RD over Marshyhope Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Whiteleysburg RD over Marshyhope Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 94 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 1,923 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whiteleysburg RD over Marshyhope Ditch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Whiteleysburg RD over Marshyhope Ditch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Whiteleysburg RD over Marshyhope Ditch carry?
About 1,923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Whiteleysburg RD over Marshyhope Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Whiteleysburg RD over Marshyhope Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.