US Bridges

Still RD over Choptank River

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · South of Marydel · Structure no. 2211A211

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Still RD over Choptank River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Still RD over Choptank River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStill RD
CrossesChoptank River
LocationSouth of Marydel
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.05442, -75.73444
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2023)
Projected traffic252 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$713,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Still RD over Choptank River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Still RD over Choptank River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Still RD over Choptank River carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Still RD over Choptank River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Still RD over Choptank River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.