College RD over Fork Branch
FairKent County, Delaware · Del State College · Structure no. 2069A099
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,041
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
College RD over Fork Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College RD over Fork Branch 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 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 8,041 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,510 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College RD over Fork Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is College RD over Fork Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does College RD over Fork Branch carry?
About 8,041 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is College RD over Fork Branch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns College RD over Fork Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.