Capitol TRAIL/SR2 over White Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Windy Hills N/E Newark · Structure no. 1229B011
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 497 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capitol TRAIL/SR2 over White Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capitol TRAIL/SR2 over White Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 23,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,343 by 2042. The structure is 497 ft (151.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Capitol TRAIL/SR2 over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Capitol TRAIL/SR2 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Capitol TRAIL/SR2 over White Clay Creek carry?
About 23,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Capitol TRAIL/SR2 over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 497 ft (151.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Capitol TRAIL/SR2 over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.