Yorklyn RD over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Yorklyn · Structure no. 1112 257
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,402
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yorklyn RD over Red Clay Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Yorklyn RD over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 96 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 4,402 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,826 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yorklyn RD over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Yorklyn 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Yorklyn RD over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 4,402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Yorklyn RD over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Yorklyn RD over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.