Brackenville RD over Mill Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · South of Hockessin · Structure no. 1177 274
- Built
- 1846
- 179 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,382
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brackenville RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brackenville RD over Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1846 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 179 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 7,382 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,233 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Brackenville RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1846, making it 179 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Brackenville RD over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Brackenville RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 7,382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Brackenville RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Brackenville RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.