US Bridges

Lovering Ave over Pedestrian Path

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Brandywine Park · Structure no. 1698B000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,804
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovering Ave over Pedestrian Path is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lovering Ave over Pedestrian Path in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 9,804 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,124 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLovering Ave
CrossesPedestrian Path
LocationBrandywine Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.7592, -75.55855
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,804 (2021)
Projected traffic12,124 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$248,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovering Ave over Pedestrian Path built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovering Ave over Pedestrian Path 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lovering Ave over Pedestrian Path carry?

About 9,804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lovering Ave over Pedestrian Path?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lovering Ave over Pedestrian Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.