Scarborough RD over Norfolk Southern
GoodKent County, Delaware · North of Dover · Structure no. 2294A294
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,877
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scarborough RD over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scarborough RD over Norfolk Southern in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,877 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,286 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scarborough RD over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scarborough RD over Norfolk Southern 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 2023.
How much traffic does Scarborough RD over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 14,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Scarborough RD over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Scarborough RD over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.