Papermill Rd/Sr 72 over Pike Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · North of Newark · Structure no. 1203 013
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,802
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Papermill Rd/Sr 72 over Pike Creek is a concrete slab carrying Papermill Rd/Sr 72 over Pike Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 99 years old, older 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 15,802 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,706 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Papermill Rd/Sr 72 over Pike Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Papermill Rd/Sr 72 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Papermill Rd/Sr 72 over Pike Creek carry?
About 15,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Papermill Rd/Sr 72 over Pike Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Papermill Rd/Sr 72 over Pike Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.