US Bridges

Vandyke-Greensprin over Greenspring Branch

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New Castle County, Delaware · N. of Clayton · Structure no. 1471 047

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,491
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandyke-Greensprin over Greenspring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Vandyke-Greensprin over Greenspring Branch in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,738 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVandyke-Greensprin
CrossesGreenspring Branch
LocationN. of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.3154, -75.63362
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (2022)
Projected traffic2,738 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vandyke-Greensprin over Greenspring Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandyke-Greensprin over Greenspring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vandyke-Greensprin over Greenspring Branch carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Vandyke-Greensprin over Greenspring Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Vandyke-Greensprin over Greenspring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.