Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch
Kent County, Delaware · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tappahanna Bridge over Tappahanna Ditch in Kent County, Delaware, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 201 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 106 of the 192 inventoried bridges in Kent County rated good (55.2%); 2 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | East of Marydel |
| NBI structure number | 2221A221 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Delaware department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kent County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Road / US113 over St. Jones River | 1984 | 39,952 | Fair |
| Dupont HWY/US13 over Isaacs Branch | 1952 | 38,782 | Fair |
| Korean War Vet Mem over SR10/E. Lebanon Rd. | 1993 | 37,408 | Good |
| SR1/KOREAN Vet War over Rd 331/DYKE Branch Rd | 1992 | 27,639 | Fair |
| Korean War Vet Hwy over Big Oak Rd | 1992 | 26,405 | Fair |
| Dupont HWY/US13 over Mill Creek | 1940 | 23,499 | Good |
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