Rising Sun Lane over Brandywine Creek

Fair Condition98 years old2,103 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationN/w Wilmington
CarriesRising Sun Lane
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Coordinates39.76930, -75.57670

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length128.9 ft (39.3 m)
Max Span123.0 ft (37.5 m)
Deck Width26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Deck Area322.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1979)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,103 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1001 279

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