US Bridges

US13SB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Odessa · Structure no. 1394S022

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13SB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13SB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 14,162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,503 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13SB/DUPONT Pky
CrossesDrawyers Creek
LocationNorth of Odessa
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.47254, -75.65129
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,162 (2022)
Projected traffic15,503 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 US13SB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US13SB/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 US13SB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek carry?

About 14,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US13SB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US13SB/DUPONT Pky over Drawyers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.