Harmony RD over White Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · North of Ogletown · Structure no. 1251 355
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,177
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harmony RD over White Clay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmony RD over White Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 52 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 17,177 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,430 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 52 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harmony RD over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Harmony 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Harmony RD over White Clay Creek carry?
About 17,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Harmony RD over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Harmony RD over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.