Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal
PoorNew Castle County, Delaware · 1/2 MI S of Del. City · Structure no. 000000001496002
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 8,432 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,203
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 56 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2044. The structure is 8,432 ft (2,570.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal carry?
About 1,203 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal?
The structure is 8,432 ft (2,570.1 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).