US Bridges

Beaver Dam Rd. over Beaver Valley Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N/E of Centerville · Structure no. 1016 221

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Rd. over Beaver Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Dam Rd. over Beaver Valley Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,343 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Rd.
CrossesBeaver Valley Creek
LocationN/E of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.83891, -75.57179
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2020)
Projected traffic3,343 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam Rd. over Beaver Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Rd. over Beaver Valley 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Rd. over Beaver Valley Creek carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Dam Rd. over Beaver Valley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Rd. over Beaver Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.