US Bridges

South Lincoln ST over Canby Park Viaduct

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1633 011

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Lincoln ST over Canby Park Viaduct is a concrete slab carrying South Lincoln ST over Canby Park Viaduct in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 18,569 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,538 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Lincoln ST
CrossesCanby Park Viaduct
LocationWilmington
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates39.7422, -75.57728
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,569 (2023)
Projected traffic25,538 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Lincoln ST over Canby Park Viaduct built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Lincoln ST over Canby Park Viaduct 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Lincoln ST over Canby Park Viaduct carry?

About 18,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Lincoln ST over Canby Park Viaduct?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns South Lincoln ST over Canby Park Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.