US Bridges

Puncheon Run Conn over S. State ST

Good

Kent County, Delaware · South Dover · Structure no. 2931 150A

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,816
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puncheon Run Conn over S. State ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puncheon Run Conn over S. State ST 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 12,816 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,296 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPuncheon Run Conn
CrossesS. State ST
LocationSouth Dover
RouteCounty Highway 150A
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.13879, -75.52265
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,816 (2023)
Projected traffic13,296 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puncheon Run Conn over S. State ST built?

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

What condition is Puncheon Run Conn over S. State ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Puncheon Run Conn over S. State ST carry?

About 12,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Puncheon Run Conn over S. State ST?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Puncheon Run Conn over S. State ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.