Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch
GoodKent County, Delaware · East of Marydel · Structure no. 2221A221
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 201
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tappahanna Bridge 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch carry?
About 201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.