Big Stone Beach RD over Fishing Branch
FairKent County, Delaware · North of Milford · Structure no. 2124B124
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Stone Beach RD over Fishing Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Big Stone Beach RD over Fishing Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Stone Beach RD over Fishing Branch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Stone Beach RD over Fishing 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Big Stone Beach RD over Fishing Branch carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Big Stone Beach RD over Fishing Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Big Stone Beach RD over Fishing Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.