Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Smalleys Dam
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · S/W of Chrisitana · Structure no. 1267 026
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,680
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Smalleys Dam is a concrete culvert carrying Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Smalleys Dam in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 21,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,647 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Smalleys Dam built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Smalleys Dam 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Smalleys Dam carry?
About 21,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Smalleys Dam?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Smalleys Dam?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.