Sunset Lake RD over Muddy Run
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · South of Newark · Structure no. 1361 356
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,655
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Lake RD over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunset Lake RD over Muddy Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 16,655 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,232 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Lake RD over Muddy Run built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Sunset Lake 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Sunset Lake RD over Muddy Run carry?
About 16,655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Lake RD over Muddy Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Lake RD over Muddy Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.