Fork Landing RD over Browns Branch
FairKent County, Delaware · S.W. of Frederica · Structure no. 2390C390
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 343
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fork Landing RD over Browns Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fork Landing RD over Browns Branch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fork Landing RD over Browns Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fork Landing RD over Browns Branch 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 Fork Landing RD over Browns Branch carry?
About 343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Fork Landing RD over Browns Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Fork Landing RD over Browns Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.