US Bridges

Basin RD/SR141 over US 13

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Basin Corner · Structure no. 1680 006

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
602 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basin RD/SR141 over US 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basin RD/SR141 over US 13 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 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 6 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 16,684 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,744 by 2042. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBasin RD/SR141
CrossesUS 13
LocationBasin Corner
RouteState Highway 141
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.68049, -75.59037
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,684 (2023)
Projected traffic26,744 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Basin RD/SR141 over US 13 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Basin RD/SR141 over US 13 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Basin RD/SR141 over US 13 carry?

About 16,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Basin RD/SR141 over US 13?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Basin RD/SR141 over US 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.