North State ST over Silver Lake
FairKent County, Delaware · Dover · Structure no. 2003C003
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,072
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North State ST over Silver Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying North State ST over Silver Lake in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,072 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,956 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North State ST over Silver Lake built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is North State ST over Silver Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does North State ST over Silver Lake carry?
About 13,072 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is North State ST over Silver Lake?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns North State ST over Silver Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.