Mahan Corner RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch
GoodKent County, Delaware · S.E of Marydel · Structure no. 2208B208
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mahan Corner RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mahan Corner RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 years old, older 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mahan Corner RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Mahan Corner RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mahan Corner RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mahan Corner RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mahan Corner RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.