US Bridges

Newport Gap Pike over Hyde Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Stanton · Structure no. 1162 021

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,392
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Gap Pike over Hyde Run is a concrete slab carrying Newport Gap Pike over Hyde Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 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 5 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 13,392 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,241 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Gap Pike
CrossesHyde Run
LocationNorth of Stanton
RouteState Highway 41
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74259, -75.64175
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,392 (2021)
Projected traffic17,241 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Newport Gap Pike over Hyde Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Newport Gap Pike over Hyde Run 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 Newport Gap Pike over Hyde Run carry?

About 13,392 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newport Gap Pike over Hyde Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Gap Pike over Hyde Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.