Paper Mill RD over White Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · North Newark · Structure no. 1231 013
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paper Mill RD over White Clay Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paper Mill RD over White Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 78 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 15,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,621 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paper Mill RD over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Paper Mill 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 2024.
How much traffic does Paper Mill RD over White Clay Creek carry?
About 15,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Paper Mill RD over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Paper Mill RD over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.