US Bridges

Meadowbrook Ave over Waterway

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Near Kiamenski Yard · Structure no. 1154 000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Ave over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Meadowbrook Ave over Waterway in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesMeadowbrook Ave
CrossesWaterway
LocationNear Kiamenski Yard
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72412, -75.6251
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Meadowbrook Ave over Waterway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook Ave over Waterway 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook Ave over Waterway carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook Ave over Waterway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook Ave over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.