Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Yorklyn · Structure no. 1111 253
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 442
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 442 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.