Newport Gap Pike over Red Clay Creek

Fair Condition37 years old16,338 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationWest Of Elsmere
CarriesNewport Gap Pike
CrossesRed Clay Creek
Coordinates39.73889, -75.63428

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length82.7 ft (25.2 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width76.4 ft (23.3 m)
Deck Area587.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,338 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection522
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1149 021

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