US Bridges

Marshall Street over Herring Branch

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · Milford · Structure no. 3930 225

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,393
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Street over Herring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Marshall Street over Herring Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMarshall Street
CrossesHerring Branch
LocationMilford
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates38.89857, -75.42231
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2021)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Marshall Street over Herring Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall Street over Herring Branch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Marshall Street over Herring Branch carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Street over Herring Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Marshall Street over Herring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.