US Bridges

Weldin RD over Turkey Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · E. of Blue Ball Area · Structure no. 1043 215

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weldin RD over Turkey Run is a concrete culvert carrying Weldin RD over Turkey Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,484 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,934 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWeldin RD
CrossesTurkey Run
LocationE. of Blue Ball Area
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.78034, -75.52674
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,484 (2021)
Projected traffic5,934 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Weldin RD over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weldin RD over Turkey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Weldin RD over Turkey Run carry?

About 4,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Weldin RD over Turkey Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Weldin RD over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.