Upper Pike Creek R over Pike Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · E. of White Clay Park · Structure no. 1212 322
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,346
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Pike Creek R over Pike Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Pike Creek R over Pike Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,017 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Pike Creek R over Pike Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Pike Creek R 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 Upper Pike Creek R over Pike Creek carry?
About 1,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Upper Pike Creek R over Pike Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Pike Creek R over Pike Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.