US Bridges

Phila Pk/Market over Stoney Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N.E. of Wilmington · Structure no. 1552 024

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,731
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phila Pk/Market over Stoney Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Phila Pk/Market over Stoney Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 11,731 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,777 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhila Pk/Market
CrossesStoney Run
LocationN.E. of Wilmington
RouteU.S. Route 13B
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.77953, -75.48629
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,731 (2022)
Projected traffic14,777 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phila Pk/Market over Stoney Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phila Pk/Market over Stoney Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Phila Pk/Market over Stoney Run carry?

About 11,731 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Phila Pk/Market over Stoney Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Phila Pk/Market over Stoney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.