SR 7 / SR 4 over White Clay Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · West of Newport · Structure no. 1262S336
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 533 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,077
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 7 / SR 4 over White Clay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 / SR 4 over White Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 49,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,706 by 2042. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 7 / SR 4 over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 7 / SR 4 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 7 / SR 4 over White Clay Creek carry?
About 49,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 7 / SR 4 over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SR 7 / SR 4 over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.