US Bridges

Clayton Delany Rd. over Providence Creek

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New Castle County, Delaware · Clayton · Structure no. 1473 040

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
943
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton Delany Rd. over Providence Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clayton Delany Rd. over Providence Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClayton Delany Rd.
CrossesProvidence Creek
LocationClayton
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.30138, -75.641
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2022)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 Clayton Delany Rd. over Providence Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clayton Delany Rd. over Providence 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 Clayton Delany Rd. over Providence Creek carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Clayton Delany Rd. over Providence Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton Delany Rd. over Providence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.