US Bridges

SR6/WOODLAND Beach over Mill Creek

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · East of Smyrna · Structure no. 2009A009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,909
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR6/WOODLAND Beach over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR6/WOODLAND Beach over Mill Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,909 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,711 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR6/WOODLAND Beach
CrossesMill Creek
LocationEast of Smyrna
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.30772, -75.5758
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,909 (2023)
Projected traffic1,711 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR6/WOODLAND Beach over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR6/WOODLAND Beach over Mill Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR6/WOODLAND Beach over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR6/WOODLAND Beach over Mill Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR6/WOODLAND Beach over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.