US Bridges

US 13 Nb/Dupont Pa over Appoquinimink River

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Odessa · Structure no. 1393N001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,018
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 Nb/Dupont Pa over Appoquinimink River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 13 Nb/Dupont Pa over Appoquinimink River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,018 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,013 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 13 Nb/Dupont Pa
CrossesAppoquinimink River
LocationSouth of Odessa
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates39.44416, -75.66335
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,018 (2023)
Projected traffic11,013 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 13 Nb/Dupont Pa over Appoquinimink River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 13 Nb/Dupont Pa over Appoquinimink River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 13 Nb/Dupont Pa over Appoquinimink River carry?

About 8,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 Nb/Dupont Pa over Appoquinimink River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 Nb/Dupont Pa over Appoquinimink River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.