Gov Printz Blvd over Shellpot Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1578 050
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,626
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gov Printz Blvd over Shellpot Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gov Printz Blvd over Shellpot Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 9,626 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,255 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 91 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gov Printz Blvd over Shellpot Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Gov Printz Blvd over Shellpot 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 Shellpot Creek carry?
About 9,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gov Printz Blvd over Shellpot Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Gov Printz Blvd over Shellpot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.