US Bridges

Naamans RD / SR92 over Naamans Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · West of Naamans · Structure no. 1052A017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,032
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naamans RD / SR92 over Naamans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Naamans RD / SR92 over Naamans Creek 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 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 20,032 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,201 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNaamans RD / SR92
CrossesNaamans Creek
LocationWest of Naamans
RouteState Highway 92
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.82444, -75.49866
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,032 (2020)
Projected traffic32,201 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Naamans RD / SR92 over Naamans Creek built?

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

What condition is Naamans RD / SR92 over Naamans 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Naamans RD / SR92 over Naamans Creek carry?

About 20,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Naamans RD / SR92 over Naamans Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Naamans RD / SR92 over Naamans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.