Old Capital Trail over Red Clay Creek

Fair Condition95 years old10,072 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationMarshallton
CarriesOld Capital Trail
CrossesRed Clay Creek
Coordinates39.72837, -75.63679

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length119.1 ft (36.3 m)
Max Span112.9 ft (34.4 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area442.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,072 (2021)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1155 012

Nearby Bridges