US Bridges

SR 9/TAYLORS Br RD over Hangman Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · S.E. of Odessa · Structure no. 1445 449

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9/TAYLORS Br RD over Hangman Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9/TAYLORS Br RD over Hangman Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9/TAYLORS Br RD
CrossesHangman Run
LocationS.E. of Odessa
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.42753, -75.63183
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2021)
Projected traffic899 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 9/TAYLORS Br RD over Hangman Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9/TAYLORS Br RD over Hangman 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SR 9/TAYLORS Br RD over Hangman Run carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 9/TAYLORS Br RD over Hangman Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9/TAYLORS Br RD over Hangman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.