US Bridges

Otts Chapel RD over Persimmon Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · S.W. of Newark · Structure no. 1325 397

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,809
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otts Chapel RD over Persimmon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Otts Chapel RD over Persimmon Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 16,809 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,144 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOtts Chapel RD
CrossesPersimmon Run
LocationS.W. of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 397
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.65127, -75.78024
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,809 (2023)
Projected traffic20,144 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otts Chapel RD over Persimmon Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otts Chapel RD over Persimmon Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Otts Chapel RD over Persimmon Run carry?

About 16,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Otts Chapel RD over Persimmon Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Otts Chapel RD over Persimmon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.