Brandywine Creek R over Trib. to Brandywine
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · N/E of Centerville · Structure no. 1008 221
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,224
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brandywine Creek R over Trib. to Brandywine is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandywine Creek R over Trib. to Brandywine in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,224 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,841 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Brandywine Creek R over Trib. to Brandywine built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brandywine Creek R over Trib. to Brandywine 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 Brandywine Creek R over Trib. to Brandywine carry?
About 3,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Brandywine Creek R over Trib. to Brandywine?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Brandywine Creek R over Trib. to Brandywine?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.