US Bridges

Old Kennet Pike RD over Waterway

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N. of Owls Nest Estates · Structure no. 1097 243

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kennet Pike RD over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Old Kennet Pike RD over Waterway in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,889 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Kennet Pike RD
CrossesWaterway
LocationN. of Owls Nest Estates
RouteCounty Highway 243
Coordinates39.81729, -75.63524
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2021)
Projected traffic3,889 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 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 Old Kennet Pike RD over Waterway built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kennet Pike RD over Waterway 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Old Kennet Pike RD over Waterway carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Kennet Pike RD over Waterway?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Old Kennet Pike RD over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.