US Bridges

US13NB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Odessa · Structure no. 1394N022

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13NB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US13NB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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 28,234 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,504 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13NB/DUPONT Pky
CrossesDrawyers Creek
LocationNorth of Odessa
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.47254, -75.65096
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,234 (2022)
Projected traffic15,504 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US13NB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US13NB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US13NB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek carry?

About 28,234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US13NB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US13NB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.