US Bridges

Noxontown Rd. over Noxontown Pond/Spillway

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S/E Middletown Limits · Structure no. 1443 038

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noxontown Rd. over Noxontown Pond/Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Noxontown Rd. over Noxontown Pond/Spillway in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNoxontown Rd.
CrossesNoxontown Pond/Spillway
LocationS/E Middletown Limits
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.43441, -75.68306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (2021)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Noxontown Rd. over Noxontown Pond/Spillway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Noxontown Rd. over Noxontown Pond/Spillway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Noxontown Rd. over Noxontown Pond/Spillway carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Noxontown Rd. over Noxontown Pond/Spillway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Noxontown Rd. over Noxontown Pond/Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.