Washington ST over Mispillion River
GoodKent County, Delaware · Milford · Structure no. 2501 000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Mispillion River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Mispillion River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 92 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington ST over Mispillion River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Washington ST over Mispillion River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Washington ST over Mispillion River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Mispillion River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Mispillion River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.