US Bridges

Barretts Chpl RD over Hudson Branch

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East of Canterbury · Structure no. 2371C371

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barretts Chpl RD over Hudson Branch is a steel culvert carrying Barretts Chpl RD over Hudson Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,743 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarretts Chpl RD
CrossesHudson Branch
LocationEast of Canterbury
RouteCounty Highway 371
Coordinates39.03886, -75.54709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2022)
Projected traffic1,743 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Barretts Chpl RD over Hudson Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barretts Chpl RD over Hudson Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Barretts Chpl RD over Hudson Branch carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barretts Chpl RD over Hudson Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Barretts Chpl RD over Hudson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.