South Park DR over Mill Race
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Brandywine Park · Structure no. 1698A000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,080
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Park DR over Mill Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Park DR over Mill Race in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,609 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Park DR over Mill Race built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Park DR over Mill Race 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 2023.
How much traffic does South Park DR over Mill Race carry?
About 2,080 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South Park DR over Mill Race?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns South Park DR over Mill Race?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.