Kenton RD/SR15 over Fork Branch
GoodKent County, Delaware · South of Cheswold · Structure no. 2104C104
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,372
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kenton RD/SR15 over Fork Branch is a concrete slab carrying Kenton RD/SR15 over Fork Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5,372 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,786 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenton RD/SR15 over Fork Branch built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kenton RD/SR15 over Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Kenton RD/SR15 over Fork Branch carry?
About 5,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Kenton RD/SR15 over Fork Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Kenton RD/SR15 over Fork Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.