Bear Corbitt RD over Red Lion Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · N/W of Delaware City · Structure no. 1298 005
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,593
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Corbitt RD over Red Lion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Corbitt RD over Red Lion Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5,593 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,628 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Corbitt RD over Red Lion Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Corbitt RD over Red Lion 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 Bear Corbitt RD over Red Lion Creek carry?
About 5,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bear Corbitt RD over Red Lion Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Corbitt RD over Red Lion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.