US Bridges

Edgemoor RD / SR3 over Norfolk Southern&amtrak

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Edgemoor · Structure no. 1567 220

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgemoor RD / SR3 over Norfolk Southern&amtrak is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgemoor RD / SR3 over Norfolk Southern&amtrak 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 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,313 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgemoor RD / SR3
CrossesNorfolk Southern&amtrak
LocationEdgemoor
RouteState Highway 3
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.75282, -75.50418
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,220 (2019)
Projected traffic10,313 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Edgemoor RD / SR3 over Norfolk Southern&amtrak built?

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

What condition is Edgemoor RD / SR3 over Norfolk Southern&amtrak 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Edgemoor RD / SR3 over Norfolk Southern&amtrak carry?

About 8,220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Edgemoor RD / SR3 over Norfolk Southern&amtrak?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Edgemoor RD / SR3 over Norfolk Southern&amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.