Newport Rd. over Red Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Marshallton · Structure no. 1193 332
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,986
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newport Rd. over Red Clay Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Newport Rd. over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 71 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 2,986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,267 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newport Rd. over Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Newport Rd. over Red Clay 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Newport Rd. over Red Clay Creek carry?
About 2,986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Newport Rd. over Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Newport Rd. over Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.