Old Dupont Rd. over Little Mill Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · Elsmere · Structure no. 1161 027A
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,558
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dupont Rd. over Little Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dupont Rd. over Little Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5,558 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,948 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dupont Rd. over Little Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Old Dupont Rd. over Little Mill Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old Dupont Rd. over Little Mill Creek carry?
About 5,558 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Dupont Rd. over Little Mill Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dupont Rd. over Little Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.