US Bridges

Harvey Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Arden · Structure no. 1051A209

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,982
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvey Road over CSX Railroad in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 72 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 5 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 9,982 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,616 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSouth of Arden
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.80415, -75.48105
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,982 (2022)
Projected traffic13,616 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Harvey Road over CSX Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Harvey Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.