Canterbury RD/SR15 over Courseys Pond
GoodKent County, Delaware · Courseys Pond · Structure no. 2388A388
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,747
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canterbury RD/SR15 over Courseys Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canterbury RD/SR15 over Courseys Pond in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,747 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canterbury RD/SR15 over Courseys Pond built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canterbury RD/SR15 over Courseys Pond 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 2022.
How much traffic does Canterbury RD/SR15 over Courseys Pond carry?
About 4,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Canterbury RD/SR15 over Courseys Pond?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Canterbury RD/SR15 over Courseys Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.