SR 9 / River RD over Army Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · South of New Castle · Structure no. 1303 378
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,460
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 / River RD over Army Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 9 / River RD over Army Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,953 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 / River RD over Army Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 / River RD over Army 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 2021.
How much traffic does SR 9 / River RD over Army Creek carry?
About 6,460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 / River RD over Army Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 / River RD over Army Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.