Puncheon Run Conn. over Bay Road
GoodKent County, Delaware · S. of Admin Bldg/Dover · Structure no. 2929W150A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,295
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Puncheon Run Conn. over Bay Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puncheon Run Conn. over Bay Road 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 7,295 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,254 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Puncheon Run Conn. over Bay Road built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Puncheon Run Conn. over Bay Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Puncheon Run Conn. over Bay Road carry?
About 7,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Puncheon Run Conn. over Bay Road?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Puncheon Run Conn. over Bay Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.