US Bridges

Mcquail RD over Corks Point Ditch

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N.E. of Smyrna · Structure no. 1461 468

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcquail RD over Corks Point Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcquail RD over Corks Point Ditch in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesMcquail RD
CrossesCorks Point Ditch
LocationN.E. of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 468
Coordinates39.34079, -75.58416
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcquail RD over Corks Point Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcquail RD over Corks Point Ditch 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Mcquail RD over Corks Point Ditch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mcquail RD over Corks Point Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mcquail RD over Corks Point Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.