Red Mill RD over White Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · East of Newark · Structure no. 1236 352
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,176
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Mill RD over White Clay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Mill RD over White Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,176 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,446 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 49 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Red Mill RD over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red 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 Red Mill RD over White Clay Creek carry?
About 17,176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Red Mill RD over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Red Mill RD over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.