US Bridges

Pow Mia Parkway over N/S RR & Puncheon Run

Good

Kent County, Delaware · West Dover · Structure no. 2156N151

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
732 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,782
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pow Mia Parkway over N/S RR & Puncheon Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pow Mia Parkway over N/S RR & Puncheon Run in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 3,782 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,860 by 2042. The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPow Mia Parkway
CrossesN/S RR & Puncheon Run
LocationWest Dover
RouteState Highway 156
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.14069, -75.53942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length732 ft (223.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,782 (2020)
Projected traffic9,860 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pow Mia Parkway over N/S RR & Puncheon Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pow Mia Parkway over N/S RR & Puncheon Run 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Pow Mia Parkway over N/S RR & Puncheon Run carry?

About 3,782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pow Mia Parkway over N/S RR & Puncheon Run?

The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pow Mia Parkway over N/S RR & Puncheon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.