Old Capital Trail over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Marshallton · Structure no. 1155 012
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,072
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Capital Trail over Red Clay Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Capital Trail over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 10,072 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,017 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Capital Trail over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Old Capital Trail 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old Capital Trail over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 10,072 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Capital Trail over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Old Capital Trail over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.