US Bridges

Rockland RD over Husbands Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Wilmington · Structure no. 1020 232

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockland RD over Husbands Run is a concrete slab carrying Rockland RD over Husbands Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 93 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 4,296 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,306 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockland RD
CrossesHusbands Run
LocationNorth of Wilmington
RouteCounty Highway 232
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.78615, -75.56174
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,296 (2022)
Projected traffic5,306 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockland RD over Husbands Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Rockland RD over Husbands Run 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 Husbands Run carry?

About 4,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rockland RD over Husbands Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rockland RD over Husbands Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.