US Bridges

Taraila RD over Beaverdam Tax Ditch

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · North of Marydel · Structure no. 2185A185

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,022
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taraila RD over Beaverdam Tax Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Taraila RD over Beaverdam Tax Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTaraila RD
CrossesBeaverdam Tax Ditch
LocationNorth of Marydel
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.12041, -75.74588
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2022)
Projected traffic734 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Taraila RD over Beaverdam Tax Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taraila RD over Beaverdam Tax Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Taraila RD over Beaverdam Tax Ditch carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Taraila RD over Beaverdam Tax Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Taraila RD over Beaverdam Tax Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.