US Bridges

SR1 NB over Bowers Beach RD

Good

Kent County, Delaware · Little Heaven · Structure no. 2008L008

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 NB over Bowers Beach RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1 NB over Bowers Beach RD in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,305 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,680 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1 NB
CrossesBowers Beach RD
LocationLittle Heaven
RouteState Highway 1
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.04175, -75.45647
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,305 (2021)
Projected traffic29,680 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 NB over Bowers Beach RD built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1 NB over Bowers Beach RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1 NB over Bowers Beach RD carry?

About 22,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1 NB over Bowers Beach RD?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1 NB over Bowers Beach RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.