South Heald ST over Norfolk Southern
PoorPosted for loadNew Castle County, Delaware · South Wilmington · Structure no. 1684 028
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 608 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,915
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Heald ST over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Heald ST over Norfolk Southern in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,915 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,858 by 2042. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Heald ST over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Heald ST over Norfolk Southern in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does South Heald ST over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 7,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South Heald ST over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns South Heald ST over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.