Rising Sun Lane over Brandywine Creek

Fair Condition126 years old2,103 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationN/w Wilmington
CarriesRising Sun Lane
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Coordinates39.76899, -75.57691

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area64.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,103 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1001A279

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