Cow Marsh Creek RD over Cow Marsh Ditch
FairKent County, Delaware · W. of Viola · Structure no. 2214A214
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 427
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cow Marsh Creek RD over Cow Marsh Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cow Marsh Creek RD over Cow Marsh Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cow Marsh Creek RD over Cow Marsh Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cow Marsh Creek RD over Cow Marsh Ditch 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Cow Marsh Creek RD over Cow Marsh Ditch carry?
About 427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Cow Marsh Creek RD over Cow Marsh Ditch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Cow Marsh Creek RD over Cow Marsh Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.