US Bridges

SR 9 over Appoquinimink River

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N/E of Odessa · Structure no. 1392 424

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Appoquinimink River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 9 over Appoquinimink River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,046 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesAppoquinimink River
LocationN/E of Odessa
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.46361, -75.61696
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,046 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Appoquinimink River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Appoquinimink River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Appoquinimink River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Appoquinimink River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Appoquinimink River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.