US Bridges

Guyencourt Rd. over Reading RR

FairClosed to traffic

New Castle County, Delaware · Brandywine Area · Structure no. 1023A231

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guyencourt Rd. over Reading RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guyencourt Rd. over Reading RR in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 107 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuyencourt Rd.
CrossesReading RR
LocationBrandywine Area
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.81651, -75.58517
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2023)
Projected traffic386 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$209,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Guyencourt Rd. over Reading RR built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Guyencourt Rd. over Reading RR 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 Guyencourt Rd. over Reading RR carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Guyencourt Rd. over Reading RR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Guyencourt Rd. over Reading RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.