US Bridges

Mitch Rd. / SR4 over Calf Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Stanton · Structure no. 1241E336

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitch Rd. / SR4 over Calf Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mitch Rd. / SR4 over Calf Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,172 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesMitch Rd. / SR4
CrossesCalf Run
LocationStanton
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates39.71353, -75.64407
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,372 (2021)
Projected traffic22,172 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitch Rd. / SR4 over Calf Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitch Rd. / SR4 over Calf Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Mitch Rd. / SR4 over Calf Run carry?

About 17,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mitch Rd. / SR4 over Calf Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mitch Rd. / SR4 over Calf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.