US Bridges

Tuxward Rd. over Tappahanna Ditch

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East of Marydel · Structure no. 2220A220

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,069
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuxward Rd. over Tappahanna Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tuxward Rd. over Tappahanna Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTuxward Rd.
CrossesTappahanna Ditch
LocationEast of Marydel
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.1272, -75.70468
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2022)
Projected traffic769 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuxward Rd. over Tappahanna Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuxward Rd. over Tappahanna 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tuxward Rd. over Tappahanna Ditch carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Tuxward Rd. over Tappahanna Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Tuxward Rd. over Tappahanna Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.