Thompson Bridge RD over Brandywine Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · E. of Guyencourt · Structure no. 1003 225
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,218
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Bridge RD over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompson Bridge RD over Brandywine Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8,218 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,037 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Bridge RD over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Bridge 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Thompson Bridge RD over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 8,218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Bridge RD over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Bridge RD over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.