Valley RD over Mill Creek
GoodPosted for loadNew Castle County, Delaware · S.W. of Hockessin · Structure no. 1603 294
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,078
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley RD over Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,078 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,339 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley RD over Mill 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Valley RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 10,078 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Valley RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Valley RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.