US Bridges

Bunker Hill RD over US 301

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Northwest of Middletown · Structure no. 1475 437

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,693
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunker Hill RD over US 301 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunker Hill RD over US 301 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,693 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,587 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBunker Hill RD
CrossesUS 301
LocationNorthwest of Middletown
RouteCity Street 15
Coordinates39.45647, -75.7415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,693 (2021)
Projected traffic2,587 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bunker Hill RD over US 301 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunker Hill RD over US 301 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bunker Hill RD over US 301 carry?

About 7,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bunker Hill RD over US 301?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bunker Hill RD over US 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.