C & R Center RD over Iron Mine Prong
FairKent County, Delaware · West of Viola · Structure no. 2249A249
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 186
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
C & R Center RD over Iron Mine Prong is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C & R Center RD over Iron Mine Prong in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 C & R Center RD over Iron Mine Prong built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is C & R Center RD over Iron Mine Prong 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does C & R Center RD over Iron Mine Prong carry?
About 186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is C & R Center RD over Iron Mine Prong?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns C & R Center RD over Iron Mine Prong?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.