US Bridges

Philadelphia Pike over Naamans Creek/Haul Road

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Naamans · Structure no. 1057A024

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,052
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philadelphia Pike over Naamans Creek/Haul Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Philadelphia Pike over Naamans Creek/Haul Road in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,802 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPhiladelphia Pike
CrossesNaamans Creek/Haul Road
LocationNaamans
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.80964, -75.44268
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,052 (2021)
Projected traffic16,802 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philadelphia Pike over Naamans Creek/Haul Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philadelphia Pike over Naamans Creek/Haul Road 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 Philadelphia Pike over Naamans Creek/Haul Road carry?

About 13,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Philadelphia Pike over Naamans Creek/Haul Road?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Philadelphia Pike over Naamans Creek/Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.