Mt Cuba Road over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · S/E of Ashland · Structure no. 1130 261
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 359
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Cuba Road over Red Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Cuba Road over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mt Cuba Road over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Cuba Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mt Cuba Road over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mt Cuba Road over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Cuba Road over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.