Blackbird Landing over Blackbird Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · E. of Townsend · Structure no. 1451 455
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,022
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackbird Landing over Blackbird Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackbird Landing over Blackbird Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackbird Landing over Blackbird Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackbird Landing over Blackbird Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Blackbird Landing over Blackbird Creek carry?
About 1,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Blackbird Landing over Blackbird Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blackbird Landing over Blackbird Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.