Northeast BLVD over Brandywine River

Fair Condition94 years old16,007 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationWilmington
CarriesNortheast BLVD
CrossesBrandywine River
Coordinates39.74334, -75.53745

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length320.9 ft (97.8 m)
Max Span55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Deck Width62.7 ft (19.1 m)
Deck Area1868.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,007 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1577 050

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