Hopkins Rd. over White Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · North of Newark · Structure no. 1218 302
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,756
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopkins Rd. over White Clay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins Rd. over White Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,756 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,423 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Hopkins Rd. over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopkins Rd. over White 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Hopkins Rd. over White Clay Creek carry?
About 4,756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Hopkins Rd. over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hopkins Rd. over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.