SR141/BARLEY Mill over Brandywine Creek RD 260
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · N/W Wilmington-Greenville · Structure no. 1587 267
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 816 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,185
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR141/BARLEY Mill over Brandywine Creek RD 260 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR141/BARLEY Mill over Brandywine Creek RD 260 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 74 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 23,185 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,040 by 2042. The structure is 816 ft (248.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR141/BARLEY Mill over Brandywine Creek RD 260 built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR141/BARLEY Mill over Brandywine Creek RD 260 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR141/BARLEY Mill over Brandywine Creek RD 260 carry?
About 23,185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR141/BARLEY Mill over Brandywine Creek RD 260?
The structure is 816 ft (248.7 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR141/BARLEY Mill over Brandywine Creek RD 260?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.