US Bridges

Strauss Ave over Harrington Beaverdam Dit

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Kent County, Delaware · Marydel · Structure no. 2186A186

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strauss Ave over Harrington Beaverdam Dit is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Strauss Ave over Harrington Beaverdam Dit in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStrauss Ave
CrossesHarrington Beaverdam Dit
LocationMarydel
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.11573, -75.74188
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic215 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strauss Ave over Harrington Beaverdam Dit built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strauss Ave over Harrington Beaverdam Dit 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 Strauss Ave over Harrington Beaverdam Dit carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Strauss Ave over Harrington Beaverdam Dit?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Strauss Ave over Harrington Beaverdam Dit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.