Hills Market RD over Black Swamp Creek
FairPosted for loadKent County, Delaware · S/W of Felton · Structure no. 2285A285
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hills Market RD over Black Swamp Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hills Market RD over Black Swamp Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 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 Hills Market RD over Black Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Hills Market RD over Black Swamp Creek 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 Hills Market RD over Black Swamp Creek carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Hills Market RD over Black Swamp Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hills Market RD over Black Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.