US Bridges

Concord PIKE/US202 over Faulk Rd.

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · North Wimlington · Structure no. 1077 004

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord PIKE/US202 over Faulk Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Concord PIKE/US202 over Faulk Rd. in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 45,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,942 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord PIKE/US202
CrossesFaulk Rd.
LocationNorth Wimlington
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.77766, -75.54472
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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,381 (2021)
Projected traffic68,942 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord PIKE/US202 over Faulk Rd. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord PIKE/US202 over Faulk Rd. 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Concord PIKE/US202 over Faulk Rd. carry?

About 45,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Concord PIKE/US202 over Faulk Rd.?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Concord PIKE/US202 over Faulk Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.