SR71 / Red Lion RD over Red Lion Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · Red Lion · Structure no. 1299 035
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,964
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR71 / Red Lion RD over Red Lion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR71 / Red Lion RD over Red Lion Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,964 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,406 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR71 / Red Lion RD over Red Lion Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR71 / Red Lion RD over Red Lion Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR71 / Red Lion RD over Red Lion Creek carry?
About 3,964 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR71 / Red Lion RD over Red Lion Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR71 / Red Lion RD over Red Lion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.