US Bridges

US301 over Waterway/Wildlife X-Ing

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Northeast of Middletown · Structure no. 1444 084

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,602
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Waterway/Wildlife X-Ing is a concrete culvert carrying US301 over Waterway/Wildlife X-Ing 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 14,602 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesWaterway/Wildlife X-Ing
LocationNortheast of Middletown
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.50947, -75.69214
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,602 (2021)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Waterway/Wildlife X-Ing built?

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

What condition is US301 over Waterway/Wildlife X-Ing 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US301 over Waterway/Wildlife X-Ing carry?

About 14,602 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Waterway/Wildlife X-Ing?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US301 over Waterway/Wildlife X-Ing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.