US Bridges

Capital TRAIL/SR2 over Muddy Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · East of Newark · Structure no. 1229A011

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,026
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital TRAIL/SR2 over Muddy Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Capital TRAIL/SR2 over Muddy Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 77 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 5 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 24,026 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,878 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital TRAIL/SR2
CrossesMuddy Run
LocationEast of Newark
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69432, -75.72032
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,026 (2023)
Projected traffic31,878 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capital TRAIL/SR2 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Capital TRAIL/SR2 over Muddy Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Capital TRAIL/SR2 over Muddy Run carry?

About 24,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Capital TRAIL/SR2 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Capital TRAIL/SR2 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.