US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over Trib of Holly Oak Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Gwinhurst · Structure no. 1063 000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over Trib of Holly Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Ave over Trib of Holly Oak Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesTrib of Holly Oak Creek
LocationGwinhurst
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79201, -75.4747
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic124 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 Lincoln Ave over Trib of Holly Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave over Trib of Holly Oak 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over Trib of Holly Oak Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over Trib of Holly Oak Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Lincoln Ave over Trib of Holly Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.