Broadkill Rd. over Trib. of Broadkill River
FairSussex County, Delaware · West of Broadkill Beach · Structure no. 3811 016
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,938
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadkill Rd. over Trib. of Broadkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadkill Rd. over Trib. of Broadkill River in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,577 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadkill Rd. over Trib. of Broadkill River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadkill Rd. over Trib. of Broadkill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Broadkill Rd. over Trib. of Broadkill River carry?
About 1,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Broadkill Rd. over Trib. of Broadkill River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Broadkill Rd. over Trib. of Broadkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.