Newport Gap Pike over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · West of Elsmere · Structure no. 1149 021
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,338
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newport Gap Pike over Red Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport Gap Pike over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 16,338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,952 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Newport Gap Pike over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newport Gap Pike 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Newport Gap Pike over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 16,338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Newport Gap Pike over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Newport Gap Pike over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.