US Bridges

SR896 over Muddy Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Glasgow · Structure no. 1354S387

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,773
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR896 over Muddy Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR896 over Muddy Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 16,773 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,045 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR896
CrossesMuddy Run
LocationNorth of Glasgow
RouteState Highway 896
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.61031, -75.74528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,773 (2019)
Projected traffic21,045 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR896 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR896 over Muddy Run 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR896 over Muddy Run carry?

About 16,773 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR896 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR896 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.