US Bridges

Hay Rd. over Shellpot Creek

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Cherry Island · Structure no. 1567A501

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
708
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hay Rd. over Shellpot Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hay Rd. over Shellpot Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHay Rd.
CrossesShellpot Creek
LocationCherry Island
RouteCity Street 501
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73913, -75.51078
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2021)
Projected traffic923 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hay Rd. over Shellpot Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hay Rd. over Shellpot 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Hay Rd. over Shellpot Creek carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hay Rd. over Shellpot Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hay Rd. over Shellpot Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.