US Bridges

Maple Ave over Chestnut Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Elsmere · Structure no. 1498 000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave over Chestnut Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Maple Ave over Chestnut Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave
CrossesChestnut Run
LocationElsmere
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73678, -75.60656
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2023)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Maple Ave over Chestnut Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Ave over Chestnut Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Ave over Chestnut Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave over Chestnut Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Maple Ave over Chestnut Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.