Paddock Rd. over Saw Mill Branch
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Chambersville · Structure no. 1457 030
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 376
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paddock Rd. over Saw Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paddock Rd. over Saw Mill Branch in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paddock Rd. over Saw Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paddock Rd. over Saw Mill Branch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Paddock Rd. over Saw Mill Branch carry?
About 376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Paddock Rd. over Saw Mill Branch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Paddock Rd. over Saw Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.