Maple Ave over Mispillion River
PoorKent County, Delaware · Milford · Structure no. 2503 000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Ave over Mispillion River is a steel culvert carrying Maple Ave over Mispillion River in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Ave over Mispillion River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Ave over Mispillion River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Ave over Mispillion River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Maple Ave over Mispillion River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Ave over Mispillion River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.