Walker School RD over Saw Mill Branch
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · East of Blackbird · Structure no. 1456 045
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 497
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker School RD over Saw Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walker School RD over Saw Mill Branch in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker School RD over Saw Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker School RD over Saw Mill Branch 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 Walker School RD over Saw Mill Branch carry?
About 497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Walker School RD over Saw Mill Branch?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Walker School RD over Saw Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.