US Bridges

Boxwood RD/SR62 over SR 141

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Newport · Structure no. 1527 334

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,968
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boxwood RD/SR62 over SR 141 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boxwood RD/SR62 over SR 141 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 11,968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,438 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoxwood RD/SR62
CrossesSR 141
LocationNorth of Newport
RouteState Highway 62
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.72561, -75.61714
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,968 (2023)
Projected traffic16,438 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boxwood RD/SR62 over SR 141 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boxwood RD/SR62 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Boxwood RD/SR62 over SR 141 carry?

About 11,968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Boxwood RD/SR62 over SR 141?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Boxwood RD/SR62 over SR 141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.