US Bridges

E. Commerce ST over SR 1

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · East Smyrna Limits · Structure no. 2009D009

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,748
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Commerce ST over SR 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Commerce ST over SR 1 in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,901 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Commerce ST
CrossesSR 1
LocationEast Smyrna Limits
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.30555, -75.59419
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,748 (2020)
Projected traffic5,901 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Commerce ST over SR 1 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Commerce ST over SR 1 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does E. Commerce ST over SR 1 carry?

About 4,748 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. Commerce ST over SR 1?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns E. Commerce ST over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.