US Bridges

Apple RD over CSX Railroad

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Newark · Structure no. 1696 360

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple RD over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apple RD over CSX Railroad in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesApple RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationNewark
RouteCounty Highway 360
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.67892, -75.764
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic846 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Apple RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple RD over CSX Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Apple RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Apple RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Apple RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.