US Bridges

Hyetts Corner RD over Scott Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Southwest of St. Georges · Structure no. 1458 413

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyetts Corner RD over Scott Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hyetts Corner RD over Scott Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,967 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHyetts Corner RD
CrossesScott Run
LocationSouthwest of St. Georges
RouteState Highway 413
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.52506, -75.66508
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic1,967 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hyetts Corner RD over Scott Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hyetts Corner RD over Scott 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Hyetts Corner RD over Scott Run carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Hyetts Corner RD over Scott Run?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hyetts Corner RD over Scott Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.