US Bridges

SR 141 over CSX Railroad

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Newport · Structure no. 1531 006

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,659
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 141 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 141 over CSX Railroad 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 50,659 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,601 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 141
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationNorth of Newport
RouteState Highway 141
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73025, -75.61995
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,659 (2021)
Projected traffic64,601 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 141 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 141 over CSX Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 141 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 50,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 141 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns SR 141 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.