Del 896 Us71 301s over C&d Canal

Fair Condition67 years old23,111 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Location9 Mi W Of Reedy Point
CarriesDel 896 Us71 301s
CrossesC&d Canal
Coordinates39.54083, -75.73833

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length2058.1 ft (627.3 m)
Max Span600.1 ft (182.9 m)
Deck Width64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Area12232.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,111 (2023)
Truck Traffic25%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCorps of Engineers
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001494016

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