New Road over Little Mill Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Elsmere · Structure no. 1151 011C
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,317
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Road over Little Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying New Road over Little Mill Creek 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 1,317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Little Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is New Road over Little Mill 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does New Road over Little Mill Creek carry?
About 1,317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is New Road over Little Mill Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns New Road over Little Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.