US Bridges

Rockland RD over Brandywine Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Rockland · Structure no. 1002 232

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockland RD over Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockland RD over Brandywine Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 92 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 6 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,277 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRockland RD
CrossesBrandywine Creek
LocationRockland
RouteCounty Highway 232
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.79699, -75.57507
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2022)
Projected traffic4,277 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$910,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockland RD over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Rockland RD over Brandywine Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rockland RD over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rockland RD over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rockland RD over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.