Vanburen Street over Brandywine Creek&flume
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1698 000
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 354 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanburen Street over Brandywine Creek&flume is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanburen Street over Brandywine Creek&flume in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 119 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanburen Street over Brandywine Creek&flume built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Vanburen Street over Brandywine Creek&flume 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 Vanburen Street over Brandywine Creek&flume carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Vanburen Street over Brandywine Creek&flume?
The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Vanburen Street over Brandywine Creek&flume?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.