US Bridges

Chesapeake City RD over US301/SR896

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Just N. of Summit Bridge · Structure no. 1506 399

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,985
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesapeake City RD over US301/SR896 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chesapeake City RD over US301/SR896 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,354 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChesapeake City RD
CrossesUS301/SR896
LocationJust N. of Summit Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 399
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.54858, -75.73879
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,985 (2023)
Projected traffic3,354 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$781,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesapeake City RD over US301/SR896 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesapeake City RD over US301/SR896 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chesapeake City RD over US301/SR896 carry?

About 1,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chesapeake City RD over US301/SR896?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chesapeake City RD over US301/SR896?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.