Red Mill RD over AMTRAK
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · East of Newark · Structure no. 1230 352
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,644
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Mill RD over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Mill RD over AMTRAK in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 13,644 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,742 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Mill RD over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Mill RD over AMTRAK 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Red Mill RD over AMTRAK carry?
About 13,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Red Mill RD over AMTRAK?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Red Mill RD over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.