US Bridges

Basin Rd. / SR 141 over Ramp SR 2WB to SR 141SB

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Prices Corner · Structure no. 1604 006

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basin Rd. / SR 141 over Ramp SR 2WB to SR 141SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basin Rd. / SR 141 over Ramp SR 2WB to SR 141SB in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 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 31,623 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,753 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBasin Rd. / SR 141
CrossesRamp SR 2WB to SR 141SB
LocationPrices Corner
RouteState Highway 141
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73912, -75.61866
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,623 (2022)
Projected traffic57,753 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Basin Rd. / SR 141 over Ramp SR 2WB to SR 141SB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Basin Rd. / SR 141 over Ramp SR 2WB to SR 141SB 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 Basin Rd. / SR 141 over Ramp SR 2WB to SR 141SB carry?

About 31,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Basin Rd. / SR 141 over Ramp SR 2WB to SR 141SB?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Basin Rd. / SR 141 over Ramp SR 2WB to SR 141SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.