US Bridges

SR 14 / Vernon RD over Marshyhope Creek

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · Vernon · Structure no. 2060B060

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,903
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 / Vernon RD over Marshyhope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 14 / Vernon RD over Marshyhope Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 3,903 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,254 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14 / Vernon RD
CrossesMarshyhope Creek
LocationVernon
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.89209, -75.65226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,903 (2022)
Projected traffic4,254 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 / Vernon RD over Marshyhope Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 / Vernon RD over Marshyhope Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 / Vernon RD over Marshyhope Creek carry?

About 3,903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 / Vernon RD over Marshyhope Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 / Vernon RD over Marshyhope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.