US Bridges

Sharon Hill RD over Cahoon Branch

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · West of Dover · Structure no. 2162A162

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Hill RD over Cahoon Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharon Hill RD over Cahoon Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Hill RD
CrossesCahoon Branch
LocationWest of Dover
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.15726, -75.58498
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic811 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Hill RD over Cahoon Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Hill RD over Cahoon 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sharon Hill RD over Cahoon Branch carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Hill RD over Cahoon Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Hill RD over Cahoon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.