US Bridges

Puncheon Run Conn. over SR 1

Good

Kent County, Delaware · S. of Admin Bldg/Dover · Structure no. 2926 150A

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puncheon Run Conn. over SR 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puncheon Run Conn. over SR 1 in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,304 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,816 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPuncheon Run Conn.
CrossesSR 1
LocationS. of Admin Bldg/Dover
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.14886, -75.4953
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,304 (2021)
Projected traffic6,816 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Puncheon Run Conn. over SR 1 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puncheon Run Conn. over SR 1 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Puncheon Run Conn. over SR 1 carry?

About 11,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Puncheon Run Conn. over SR 1?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Puncheon Run Conn. over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.