US Bridges

Caldwell Corner RD over Trib Sassafras River

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · West of Townsend · Structure no. 1417 025

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,059
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Corner RD over Trib Sassafras River is a concrete culvert carrying Caldwell Corner RD over Trib Sassafras River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,272 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCaldwell Corner RD
CrossesTrib Sassafras River
LocationWest of Townsend
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates39.37018, -75.76036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2023)
Projected traffic1,272 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Caldwell Corner RD over Trib Sassafras River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caldwell Corner RD over Trib Sassafras 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Caldwell Corner RD over Trib Sassafras River carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Caldwell Corner RD over Trib Sassafras River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Caldwell Corner RD over Trib Sassafras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.