US Bridges

Fox Chase RD over Hudson Branch

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Kent County, Delaware · East of Canterbury · Structure no. 2381A381

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,016
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Chase RD over Hudson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fox Chase RD over Hudson Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Chase RD
CrossesHudson Branch
LocationEast of Canterbury
RouteCounty Highway 381
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.03253, -75.52479
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2022)
Projected traffic978 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Chase RD over Hudson Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Chase 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Chase RD over Hudson Branch carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fox Chase RD over Hudson Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Chase RD over Hudson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.