Governr Prntz Blvd over Stoney Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · Bellevue · Structure no. 1559 050
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,255
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Governr Prntz Blvd over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Governr Prntz Blvd over Stoney Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 91 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 5,255 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,765 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Governr Prntz Blvd over Stoney Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Governr Prntz Blvd over Stoney Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Governr Prntz Blvd over Stoney Creek carry?
About 5,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Governr Prntz Blvd over Stoney Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Governr Prntz Blvd over Stoney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.