US Bridges

Baynard Blvd. over Shellpot Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Wilmington · Structure no. 1041 206

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,973
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baynard Blvd. over Shellpot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baynard Blvd. over Shellpot Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,973 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,983 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaynard Blvd.
CrossesShellpot Creek
LocationNorth of Wilmington
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.78472, -75.51144
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,973 (2020)
Projected traffic5,983 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Baynard Blvd. over Shellpot Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baynard Blvd. over Shellpot Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Baynard Blvd. over Shellpot Creek carry?

About 3,973 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baynard Blvd. over Shellpot Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Baynard Blvd. over Shellpot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.