US Bridges

Hyetts Corner RD over US301

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · West of Biddles Corner · Structure no. 1436A413

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyetts Corner RD over US301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hyetts Corner RD over US301 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHyetts Corner RD
CrossesUS301
LocationWest of Biddles Corner
RouteState Highway 413
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.52436, -75.66322
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (91.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hyetts Corner RD over US301 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hyetts Corner RD over US301 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Hyetts Corner RD over US301 carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Hyetts Corner RD over US301?

The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hyetts Corner RD over US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.