US Bridges

Sears Blvd over Hershey Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S/E of Stanton · Structure no. 1167 090A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sears Blvd over Hershey Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sears Blvd over Hershey Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 989 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSears Blvd
CrossesHershey Run
LocationS/E of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 90A
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.70848, -75.63253
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2021)
Projected traffic989 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sears Blvd over Hershey Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sears Blvd over Hershey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sears Blvd over Hershey Run carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sears Blvd over Hershey Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Sears Blvd over Hershey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.