16th ST over Brandywine River
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1685 000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 233 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th ST over Brandywine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th ST over Brandywine River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 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 5 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th ST over Brandywine River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is 16th ST over Brandywine River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 16th ST over Brandywine River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 16th ST over Brandywine River?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 16th ST over Brandywine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.