US Bridges

Pow Mia Parkway over New Burton RD & N/S RR

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · West Dover · Structure no. 2157N151

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,734
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pow Mia Parkway over New Burton RD & N/S RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pow Mia Parkway over New Burton RD & N/S RR 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 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 5,734 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,264 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPow Mia Parkway
CrossesNew Burton RD & N/S RR
LocationWest Dover
RouteState Highway 151
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.13017, -75.54817
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,734 (2022)
Projected traffic10,264 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pow Mia Parkway over New Burton RD & N/S RR built?

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

What condition is Pow Mia Parkway over New Burton RD & N/S RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pow Mia Parkway over New Burton RD & N/S RR carry?

About 5,734 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pow Mia Parkway over New Burton RD & N/S RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pow Mia Parkway over New Burton RD & N/S RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.