Gov. Printz Blvd over Hollyoak Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · East of Wilmington · Structure no. 1558 050
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,867
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gov. Printz Blvd over Hollyoak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gov. Printz Blvd over Hollyoak Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 90 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 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 4,867 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,701 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gov. Printz Blvd over Hollyoak Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Gov. Printz Blvd over Hollyoak Creek 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 Gov. Printz Blvd over Hollyoak Creek carry?
About 4,867 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gov. Printz Blvd over Hollyoak Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Gov. Printz Blvd over Hollyoak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.