US Bridges

Strawberry Lane over US 301

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Southwest of Middletown · Structure no. 1486 445

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawberry Lane over US 301 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strawberry Lane over US 301 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 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStrawberry Lane
CrossesUS 301
LocationSouthwest of Middletown
RouteState Highway 445
Coordinates39.41511, -75.76672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2021)
Projected traffic814 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Strawberry Lane over US 301 built?

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

What condition is Strawberry Lane 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 Strawberry Lane over US 301 carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Strawberry Lane over US 301?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Strawberry Lane over US 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.