US Bridges

Faulkland RD over Hyde Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · W. of Brandywine Park · Structure no. 1182 270

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,319
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkland RD over Hyde Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faulkland RD over Hyde Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 3,319 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,392 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFaulkland RD
CrossesHyde Run
LocationW. of Brandywine Park
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74516, -75.64626
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,319 (2021)
Projected traffic4,392 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faulkland RD over Hyde Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkland RD 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 Faulkland RD over Hyde Run carry?

About 3,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Faulkland RD over Hyde Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkland RD over Hyde Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.