US Bridges

Highland Ave over SR 141

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Newport · Structure no. 1505 000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over SR 141 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Ave over SR 141 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 6 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesSR 141
LocationNewport
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.71715, -75.61084
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2023)
Projected traffic124 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Ave over SR 141 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave over SR 141 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave over SR 141 carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over SR 141?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over SR 141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.