US Bridges

Grubbs Landing RD over Waterway

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Claymont · Structure no. 1572 211

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grubbs Landing RD over Waterway is a steel culvert carrying Grubbs Landing RD over Waterway in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,449 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,828 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrubbs Landing RD
CrossesWaterway
LocationClaymont
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.79287, -75.46331
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,449 (2021)
Projected traffic1,828 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

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 Grubbs Landing RD over Waterway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grubbs Landing RD over Waterway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grubbs Landing RD over Waterway carry?

About 1,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Grubbs Landing RD over Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Grubbs Landing RD over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.