Union Church Rd. over Beaver Branch

Fair Condition58 years old256 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationE. Of Townsend
CarriesUnion Church Rd.
CrossesBeaver Branch
Coordinates39.40246, -75.62804

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Max Span15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area92.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic256 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1448 456

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