US Bridges

Burnside Blvd over SR 141

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Newport · Structure no. 1509 000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnside Blvd over SR 141 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnside Blvd 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesBurnside Blvd
CrossesSR 141
LocationNorth of Newport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72018, -75.61394
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnside Blvd over SR 141 built?

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

What condition is Burnside Blvd over SR 141 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burnside Blvd over SR 141 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Burnside Blvd over SR 141?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Burnside Blvd over SR 141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.