Ferry Cut Off RD over Narrow Dyke Canal
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · New Castle · Structure no. 1290 378
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 366 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,997
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Cut Off RD over Narrow Dyke Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ferry Cut Off RD over Narrow Dyke Canal in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,997 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,502 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long and 80 ft wide.
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Cut Off RD over Narrow Dyke Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferry Cut Off RD over Narrow Dyke Canal 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Ferry Cut Off RD over Narrow Dyke Canal carry?
About 11,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Cut Off RD over Narrow Dyke Canal?
The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Cut Off RD over Narrow Dyke Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.