New Road over Waterway
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Elsmere · Structure no. 1150 011B
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 626
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Road over Waterway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Road over Waterway in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 108 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Road over Waterway built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is New Road over Waterway 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 2024.
How much traffic does New Road over Waterway carry?
About 626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is New Road over Waterway?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns New Road over Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.