Main Street over Tidy Island Creek
FairKent County, Delaware · South of Marydel · Structure no. 2208A208
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,321
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Tidy Island Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Tidy Island Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Tidy Island Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Tidy Island Creek 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 Main Street over Tidy Island Creek carry?
About 1,321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Tidy Island Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Tidy Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.