US Bridges

Beaver Dam RD over Beaver Creek

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New Castle County, Delaware · N. of Brandywine S.P. · Structure no. 1018 221

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Dam RD over Beaver Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,946 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationN. of Brandywine S.P.
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.83917, -75.56484
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,658 (2021)
Projected traffic2,946 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam RD over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Dam RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.