Beech Hill DR over Pike Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · West of Pike Creek · Structure no. 1201 000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beech Hill DR over Pike Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beech Hill DR over Pike Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beech Hill DR over Pike Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beech Hill DR over Pike 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Beech Hill DR over Pike Creek carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Beech Hill DR over Pike Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Beech Hill DR over Pike Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.