US Bridges

US301 over Trib to Scott Run

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New Castle County, Delaware · South of St. Georges · Structure no. 1436 084

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,312
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Trib to Scott Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying US301 over Trib to 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 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 15,312 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,573 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesTrib to Scott Run
LocationSouth of St. Georges
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.52533, -75.65853
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,312 (2021)
Projected traffic7,573 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 US301 over Trib to Scott Run built?

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

What condition is US301 over Trib to 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 US301 over Trib to Scott Run carry?

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

How long is US301 over Trib to Scott Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over Trib to Scott Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.