US Bridges

SR 9 / River Road over Valero Oil Pipe Lines

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · W. of Delaware City · Structure no. 1307 378

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,961
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 / River Road over Valero Oil Pipe Lines is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 / River Road over Valero Oil Pipe Lines in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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 3,961 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,923 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9 / River Road
CrossesValero Oil Pipe Lines
LocationW. of Delaware City
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.5871, -75.62983
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,961 (2020)
Projected traffic4,923 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 9 / River Road over Valero Oil Pipe Lines built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 9 / River Road over Valero Oil Pipe Lines 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR 9 / River Road over Valero Oil Pipe Lines carry?

About 3,961 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 / River Road over Valero Oil Pipe Lines?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 / River Road over Valero Oil Pipe Lines?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.