SR273 / Ogletown R over AMTRAK
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Ogletown · Structure no. 1287W018
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,799
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR273 / Ogletown R over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR273 / Ogletown R over AMTRAK in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25,799 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,066 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR273 / Ogletown R over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR273 / Ogletown R over AMTRAK 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 2021.
How much traffic does SR273 / Ogletown R over AMTRAK carry?
About 25,799 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR273 / Ogletown R over AMTRAK?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SR273 / Ogletown R over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.