US Bridges

Salem Church RD over Becks Pond/Belltown Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S/E of Newark · Structure no. 1357 048

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church RD over Becks Pond/Belltown Run is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Church RD over Becks Pond/Belltown Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,846 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,256 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church RD
CrossesBecks Pond/Belltown Run
LocationS/E of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.62527, -75.70305
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 Becks Pond/Belltown Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Church RD over Becks Pond/Belltown 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 Becks Pond/Belltown Run carry?

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

How long is Salem Church RD over Becks Pond/Belltown Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church RD over Becks Pond/Belltown Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.