US Bridges

Fairview Ave. over Waterway

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S/W of Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 1410 000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Ave. over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Ave. over Waterway in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Ave.
CrossesWaterway
LocationS/W of Mt. Pleasant
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.52576, -75.76281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2019)
Projected traffic124 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Fairview Ave. over Waterway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Ave. over Waterway 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fairview Ave. over Waterway carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Ave. over Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fairview Ave. over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.