Foulk RD/SR261 over South Branch Naamans Ck
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · North of Wilmington · Structure no. 1032 203
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,252
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foulk RD/SR261 over South Branch Naamans Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Foulk RD/SR261 over South Branch Naamans Ck in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 14,252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,175 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foulk RD/SR261 over South Branch Naamans Ck built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Foulk RD/SR261 over South Branch Naamans Ck 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Foulk RD/SR261 over South Branch Naamans Ck carry?
About 14,252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Foulk RD/SR261 over South Branch Naamans Ck?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Foulk RD/SR261 over South Branch Naamans Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.