Cedar Grove Church over White Marsh Branch
FairKent County, Delaware · N. of Whiteleysburg · Structure no. 2268A268
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 192
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Grove Church over White Marsh Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Grove Church over White Marsh Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Grove Church over White Marsh Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Grove Church over White Marsh Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cedar Grove Church over White Marsh Branch carry?
About 192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Grove Church over White Marsh Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Grove Church over White Marsh Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.