US Bridges

Center RD/SR141 over Little Mill Creek

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New Castle County, Delaware · N.E. of Prices Corner · Structure no. 1143 271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,927
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center RD/SR141 over Little Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center RD/SR141 over Little Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 28,927 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,888 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter RD/SR141
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
LocationN.E. of Prices Corner
RouteState Highway 141
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74271, -75.61465
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,927 (2021)
Projected traffic36,888 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center RD/SR141 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center RD/SR141 over Little Mill 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Center RD/SR141 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 28,927 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Center RD/SR141 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Center RD/SR141 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.