SR 72 Possum Park over Middle Run
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · East of Newark · Structure no. 1622 314
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,640
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 Possum Park over Middle Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 72 Possum Park over Middle Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 years old, older 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.
It carries about 12,640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,066 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 72 Possum Park over Middle Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is SR 72 Possum Park over Middle Run 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 72 Possum Park over Middle Run carry?
About 12,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 Possum Park over Middle Run?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 Possum Park over Middle Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.