US Bridges

Caravel DR over Belltown Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Caravel Farms · Structure no. 1367 000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caravel DR over Belltown Run is a concrete culvert carrying Caravel DR over Belltown Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaravel DR
CrossesBelltown Run
LocationCaravel Farms
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.59656, -75.72378
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Caravel DR over Belltown Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caravel DR over Belltown 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Caravel DR over Belltown Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Caravel DR over Belltown Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Caravel DR over Belltown Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.