Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · North of Ashland · Structure no. 1127 251
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 years old, older 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,273 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.