US Bridges

Parkside Blvd over Perkins Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Southeast of Arden · Structure no. 1065 000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkside Blvd over Perkins Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Parkside Blvd over Perkins Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesParkside Blvd
CrossesPerkins Run
LocationSoutheast of Arden
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79855, -75.47887
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2023)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Parkside Blvd over Perkins Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkside Blvd over Perkins 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Parkside Blvd over Perkins Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Parkside Blvd over Perkins Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Parkside Blvd over Perkins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.