US Bridges

Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Yorklynn · Structure no. 1102 000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 121 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAuburn Heights Lot
CrossesMill Race
LocationYorklynn
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.80708, -75.68003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race 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 2023.

How much traffic does Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.