US Bridges

US 301 NB over Scott Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · South of St. Georges · Structure no. 1432 084

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,312
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 NB over Scott Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 NB over Scott Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 15,312 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,841 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 301 NB
CrossesScott Run
LocationSouth of St. Georges
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates39.53569, -75.64922
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 47 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,312 (2021)
Projected traffic3,841 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 301 NB over Scott Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 NB over Scott Run 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 301 NB over Scott Run carry?

About 15,312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 301 NB over Scott Run?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 NB over Scott Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.