Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal

Poor Condition57 years old1,203 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Location1/2 Mi S Of Del. City
CarriesDelaware Rt. 9
CrossesC&d Canal
Coordinates39.55806, -75.58278

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length8432.1 ft (2570.1 m)
Max Span600.1 ft (182.9 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area24673.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1969 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,203 (2018)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCorps of Engineers
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001496002

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