River RD / SR9 over Red Lion Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · N/W of Delaware City · Structure no. 1305 378
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,383
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD / SR9 over Red Lion Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River RD / SR9 over Red Lion Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 5,383 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,192 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River RD / SR9 over Red Lion Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is River RD / SR9 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does River RD / SR9 over Red Lion Creek carry?
About 5,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is River RD / SR9 over Red Lion Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns River RD / SR9 over Red Lion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.