Brockombridge RD over Trib.Murderkill River
FairKent County, Delaware · South of Bowers Beach · Structure no. 2418A418
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brockombridge RD over Trib.Murderkill River is a wood or timber slab carrying Brockombridge RD over Trib.Murderkill River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brockombridge RD over Trib.Murderkill River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brockombridge RD over Trib.Murderkill River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Brockombridge RD over Trib.Murderkill River carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Brockombridge RD over Trib.Murderkill River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Brockombridge RD over Trib.Murderkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.