US Bridges

New Sweden ST over Riverwalk Path

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1691A029B

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Sweden ST over Riverwalk Path is a concrete slab carrying New Sweden ST over Riverwalk Path in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Sweden ST
CrossesRiverwalk Path
LocationWilmington
RouteCounty Highway 29B
Coordinates39.72769, -75.56186
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Sweden ST over Riverwalk Path built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Sweden ST over Riverwalk Path 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does New Sweden ST over Riverwalk Path carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New Sweden ST over Riverwalk Path?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns New Sweden ST over Riverwalk Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.