Andrewville RD over Marshyhope Creek
FairKent County, Delaware · N/W of Andrewville · Structure no. 2304C304
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 483
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Andrewville RD over Marshyhope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Andrewville RD over Marshyhope Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Andrewville RD over Marshyhope Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Andrewville RD over Marshyhope 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Andrewville RD over Marshyhope Creek carry?
About 483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Andrewville RD over Marshyhope Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Andrewville RD over Marshyhope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.