US Bridges

Mudmill RD over Mudmill Pond & Choptank

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · N/W of Sandtown · Structure no. 2207A207

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mudmill RD over Mudmill Pond & Choptank is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mudmill RD over Mudmill Pond & Choptank in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMudmill RD
CrossesMudmill Pond & Choptank
LocationN/W of Sandtown
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.06768, -75.73655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2022)
Projected traffic514 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mudmill RD over Mudmill Pond & Choptank built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mudmill RD over Mudmill Pond & Choptank 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 Mudmill RD over Mudmill Pond & Choptank carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mudmill RD over Mudmill Pond & Choptank?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mudmill RD over Mudmill Pond & Choptank?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.