US Bridges

Newport Rd. over CSX

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N/W of Newport · Structure no. 1651 332

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,224
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Rd. over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport Rd. over CSX in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 3,224 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,227 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Rd.
CrossesCSX
LocationN/W of Newport
RouteCounty Highway 332
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.72705, -75.63006
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,224 (2021)
Projected traffic4,227 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$505,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Rd. over CSX built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Rd. over CSX 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 2022.

How much traffic does Newport Rd. over CSX carry?

About 3,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Newport Rd. over CSX?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Rd. over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.