Wooddale Bridge, Covered bridge over Red Clay Creek in New Castle County, Delaware
The Wooddale Bridge extends 72 feet across Red Clay Creek with a wooden lattice truss design featuring diagonal planking and white painted trusses.
Built in 1850, the bridge was destroyed by Tropical Storm Henri in 2003 and underwent a complete reconstruction between 2007 and 2008 at a cost of 3.4 million dollars.
The bridge represents one of only three remaining covered bridges in Delaware, reflecting the engineering methods and architectural preferences of the mid-19th century United States.
Located at coordinates 39.7658, -75.6372, the bridge includes enlarged water flow openings and an elevated roadway positioned five feet higher for flood protection.
The reconstruction used Bongossi wood, known for its durability, and transformed the bridge into a geocaching location in 2011, adding a recreational dimension.
Location: Delaware
Inception: 1870
GPS coordinates: 39.76580,-75.63720
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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