US Bridges

Concord PK/US202 over Rocky Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Wilmington · Structure no. 1024 004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord PK/US202 over Rocky Run is a concrete culvert carrying Concord PK/US202 over Rocky Run 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 38,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,307 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord PK/US202
CrossesRocky Run
LocationNorth of Wilmington
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.81615, -75.54906
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,705 (2020)
Projected traffic62,307 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Concord PK/US202 over Rocky Run built?

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

What condition is Concord PK/US202 over Rocky Run 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Concord PK/US202 over Rocky Run carry?

About 38,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Concord PK/US202 over Rocky Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Concord PK/US202 over Rocky Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.