Kiamensi RD over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · S.W. of Newport · Structure no. 1156 331
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,126
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kiamensi RD over Red Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiamensi RD 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 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,043 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 41 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 | 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 Kiamensi RD over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kiamensi RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Kiamensi RD over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 2,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Kiamensi RD over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Kiamensi RD over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.