Sewell Branch RD over Sewell Branch
FairPosted for loadKent County, Delaware · Blackiston Wildlife Area · Structure no. 2095A095
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 364
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sewell Branch RD over Sewell Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sewell Branch RD over Sewell Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sewell Branch RD over Sewell Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sewell Branch RD over Sewell 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sewell Branch RD over Sewell Branch carry?
About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sewell Branch RD over Sewell Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sewell Branch RD over Sewell Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.