US Bridges

Pike Creek Rd. over Pike Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N/W of Delaware Park · Structure no. 1196 316

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Creek Rd. over Pike Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pike Creek Rd. over Pike Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 4,965 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPike Creek Rd.
CrossesPike Creek
LocationN/W of Delaware Park
RouteCounty Highway 316
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.71351, -75.69524
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,965 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pike Creek Rd. over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pike Creek Rd. over Pike 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pike Creek Rd. over Pike Creek carry?

About 4,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pike Creek Rd. over Pike Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Creek Rd. over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.