Shady Bridge RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch
GoodKent County, Delaware · South of Marydel · Structure no. 2210A210
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady Bridge RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Shady Bridge RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady Bridge RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shady Bridge 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Shady Bridge RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Shady Bridge RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Shady Bridge RD over Culbreth Marsh Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.