Elderon Drive over Trib of Mill Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · S/ of Delcastle Rec. Area · Structure no. 1188 000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elderon Drive over Trib of Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elderon Drive over Trib of Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elderon Drive over Trib of Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elderon Drive over Trib of Mill Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Elderon Drive over Trib of Mill Creek carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Elderon Drive over Trib of Mill Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Elderon Drive over Trib of Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.