Benge Rd. over Red Clay Creek

Fair Condition55 years old442 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationYorklyn
CarriesBenge Rd.
CrossesRed Clay Creek
Coordinates39.80630, -75.68037

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length95.5 ft (29.1 m)
Max Span91.5 ft (27.9 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area305.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 2018)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic442 (2021)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection722
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1111 253

Nearby Bridges

Auburn Heights Lot over Mill Race 0.1 mi Good Private/park Road over Red Clay Creek 0.1 mi Good Yorklyn RD over Red Clay Creek 0.3 mi Fair Marshall Bridge RD over Red Clay Creek 0.9 mi Fair Sharpless RD over Red Clay Creek 1.0 mi Good Old Wilmington Rd. over Wilm & West R/r 1.1 mi Fair Southridge Drive over West Br. Red Clay Creek 1.2 mi Fair Wooddale RD over Mill Race 1.3 mi Fair Barley Mill Rd. over Red Clay Creek 1.3 mi Fair Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek 1.4 mi Good