US Bridges

Newport Gap Pk over Hyde Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N.W. of Prices Corner · Structure no. 1163 021

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Gap Pk over Hyde Run is a concrete culvert carrying Newport Gap Pk over Hyde Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,166 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,972 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Gap Pk
CrossesHyde Run
LocationN.W. of Prices Corner
RouteState Highway 41
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74734, -75.6465
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,166 (2023)
Projected traffic16,972 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pk over Hyde Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Gap Pk over Hyde Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Newport Gap Pk over Hyde Run carry?

About 14,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newport Gap Pk over Hyde Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Gap Pk over Hyde Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.