US Bridges

Killens Pond RD over Killen Pond Spillway

Good

Kent County, Delaware · S.E. of Felton · Structure no. 2384A384

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,903
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Killens Pond RD over Killen Pond Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Killens Pond RD over Killen Pond Spillway 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 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 2,903 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKillens Pond RD
CrossesKillen Pond Spillway
LocationS.E. of Felton
RouteCounty Highway 384
Coordinates38.98139, -75.52951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,903 (2022)
Projected traffic2,089 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Killens Pond RD over Killen Pond Spillway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Killens Pond RD over Killen Pond Spillway 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 Killens Pond RD over Killen Pond Spillway carry?

About 2,903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Killens Pond RD over Killen Pond Spillway?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Killens Pond RD over Killen Pond Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.