US Bridges

US 40 /Pulaski HWY over Trib. to Army Creek

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N/E of Bear · Structure no. 1662 032

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,146
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 /Pulaski HWY over Trib. to Army Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 /Pulaski HWY over Trib. to Army Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 26,146 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,806 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 40 /Pulaski HWY
CrossesTrib. to Army Creek
LocationN/E of Bear
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates39.64789, -75.63202
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,146 (2019)
Projected traffic32,806 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 40 /Pulaski HWY over Trib. to Army Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 /Pulaski HWY over Trib. to Army 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 40 /Pulaski HWY over Trib. to Army Creek carry?

About 26,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 40 /Pulaski HWY over Trib. to Army Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 /Pulaski HWY over Trib. to Army Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.