US Bridges

Salem Church RD over Muddy Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S/E of Newark · Structure no. 1356 048

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church RD over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Church RD over Muddy Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 5,846 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,256 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church RD
CrossesMuddy Run
LocationS/E of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.63133, -75.70572
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,846 (2023)
Projected traffic8,256 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Salem Church RD over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Salem Church RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Church RD over Muddy Run carry?

About 5,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salem Church RD over Muddy Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church RD over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.