US Bridges

SR72/WRANGLE Hill over SR 1

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Wrangle Hill · Structure no. 1301 356

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,742
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR72/WRANGLE Hill over SR 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR72/WRANGLE Hill over SR 1 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21,742 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,224 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR72/WRANGLE Hill
CrossesSR 1
LocationWrangle Hill
RouteState Highway 72
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.58025, -75.66187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,742 (2022)
Projected traffic30,224 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR72/WRANGLE Hill over SR 1 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR72/WRANGLE Hill over SR 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR72/WRANGLE Hill over SR 1 carry?

About 21,742 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR72/WRANGLE Hill over SR 1?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR72/WRANGLE Hill over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.