US Bridges

Scarborough RD over Fork Branch

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · North of Dover · Structure no. 2294B294

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
962 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
14,877
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarborough RD over Fork Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scarborough RD over Fork Branch 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 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 14,877 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,286 by 2042. The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScarborough RD
CrossesFork Branch
LocationNorth of Dover
RouteCounty Highway 294
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.19142, -75.55886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length962 ft (293.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,877 (2022)
Projected traffic16,286 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scarborough RD over Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scarborough RD over Fork 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 Scarborough RD over Fork Branch carry?

About 14,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scarborough RD over Fork Branch?

The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Scarborough RD over Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.