US Bridges

Pennsylvania /SR52 over Waterway & Abandon R.R.

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · West Wilmington · Structure no. 1001B009

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,691
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania /SR52 over Waterway & Abandon R.R. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pennsylvania /SR52 over Waterway & Abandon R.R. in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 106 years old, older 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 5 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 16,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,010 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania /SR52
CrossesWaterway & Abandon R.R.
LocationWest Wilmington
RouteState Highway 52
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.76769, -75.58562
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,691 (2022)
Projected traffic21,010 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania /SR52 over Waterway & Abandon R.R. built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pennsylvania /SR52 over Waterway & Abandon R.R. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania /SR52 over Waterway & Abandon R.R. carry?

About 16,691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania /SR52 over Waterway & Abandon R.R.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania /SR52 over Waterway & Abandon R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.