US Bridges

Clayton Delaney RD over Paw Paw Branch

FairPosted for load

New Castle County, Delaware · W. of Clayton Limits · Structure no. 1474 040

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
943
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton Delaney RD over Paw Paw Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clayton Delaney RD over Paw Paw Branch in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 943 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClayton Delaney RD
CrossesPaw Paw Branch
LocationW. of Clayton Limits
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.30391, -75.65602
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2022)
Projected traffic678 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Delaney RD over Paw Paw Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Clayton Delaney RD over Paw Paw 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 Clayton Delaney RD over Paw Paw Branch carry?

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

How long is Clayton Delaney RD over Paw Paw Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton Delaney RD over Paw Paw Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.