US Bridges

Lancaster PK/SR48 over Red Clay Creek

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Wooddale · Structure no. 1138 237

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,003
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster PK/SR48 over Red Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lancaster PK/SR48 over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 21,003 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,836 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLancaster PK/SR48
CrossesRed Clay Creek
LocationSouth of Wooddale
RouteState Highway 48
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.76268, -75.63621
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,003 (2020)
Projected traffic32,836 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Lancaster PK/SR48 over Red Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster PK/SR48 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 Lancaster PK/SR48 over Red Clay Creek carry?

About 21,003 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster PK/SR48 over Red Clay Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster PK/SR48 over Red Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.