US Bridges

Brennen DR over Trib. to White Clay Cree

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Todd Estates · Structure no. 1247 000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brennen DR over Trib. to White Clay Cree is a steel culvert carrying Brennen DR over Trib. to White Clay Cree in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesBrennen DR
CrossesTrib. to White Clay Cree
LocationTodd Estates
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.67871, -75.7168
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Brennen DR over Trib. to White Clay Cree built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brennen DR over Trib. to White Clay Cree 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brennen DR over Trib. to White Clay Cree carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brennen DR over Trib. to White Clay Cree?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Brennen DR over Trib. to White Clay Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.