US Bridges

Snuff Mill RD over Barrows Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N/E of Yorklyn · Structure no. 1088 244

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,067
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snuff Mill RD over Barrows Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snuff Mill RD over Barrows Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSnuff Mill RD
CrossesBarrows Run
LocationN/E of Yorklyn
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.8202, -75.64481
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2022)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snuff Mill RD over Barrows Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Snuff Mill RD over Barrows Run 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 Snuff Mill RD over Barrows Run carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Snuff Mill RD over Barrows Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Snuff Mill RD over Barrows Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.