US Bridges

Mahan Corner RD over Cow Marsh Creek

Good

Kent County, Delaware · North of Sandtown · Structure no. 2208C208

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahan Corner RD over Cow Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mahan Corner RD over Cow Marsh Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMahan Corner RD
CrossesCow Marsh Creek
LocationNorth of Sandtown
RouteCounty Highway 208
Coordinates39.04551, -75.7142
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2023)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mahan Corner RD over Cow Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Mahan Corner RD over Cow Marsh Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mahan Corner RD over Cow Marsh Creek carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mahan Corner RD over Cow Marsh Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mahan Corner RD over Cow Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.