PUNCHEON RUN CONNE
Carrying PUNCHEON RUN CONNE over ST JONES RIVER
SOUTH DOVER, Kent, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PUNCHEON RUN CONNE
The PUNCHEON RUN CONNE bridge in Kent, Delaware carries PUNCHEON RUN CONNE over ST JONES RIVER. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 256.0 meters (840 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,279 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PUNCHEON RUN CONNE compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2000
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 256.0 m (840 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,279 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2930W150A
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PUNCHEON RUN CONNE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PUNCHEON RUN CONNE against other structures in Kent and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PUNCHEON RUN CONNE?
PUNCHEON RUN CONNE in Kent, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PUNCHEON RUN CONNE inspected?
PUNCHEON RUN CONNE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,279 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PUNCHEON RUN CONNE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PUNCHEON RUN CONNE?
PUNCHEON RUN CONNE has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PUNCHEON RUN CONNE?
PUNCHEON RUN CONNE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PUNCHEON RUN CONNE and does age affect safety?
PUNCHEON RUN CONNE was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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