US Bridges

Levels RD / SR299 over US301

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New Castle County, Delaware · Southwest of Middletown · Structure no. 1482 010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,343
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levels RD / SR299 over US301 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levels RD / SR299 over US301 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,343 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,246 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLevels RD / SR299
CrossesUS301
LocationSouthwest of Middletown
RouteState Highway 299
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.44494, -75.75183
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,343 (2021)
Projected traffic20,246 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Levels RD / SR299 over US301 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levels RD / SR299 over US301 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 Levels RD / SR299 over US301 carry?

About 8,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Levels RD / SR299 over US301?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Levels RD / SR299 over US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.