US Bridges

St. Anns Church RD over Norfolk Southern

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New Castle County, Delaware · South of Middletown · Structure no. 1503 447

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Anns Church RD over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Anns Church RD over Norfolk Southern in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,407 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,706 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. Anns Church RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationSouth of Middletown
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.4329, -75.71692
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,407 (2021)
Projected traffic3,706 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Anns Church RD over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Anns Church RD over Norfolk Southern 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does St. Anns Church RD over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 3,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is St. Anns Church RD over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns St. Anns Church RD over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.