Bayside DR/SR9 over Little River
FairKent County, Delaware · Little Creek · Structure no. 2017A016
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,064
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bayside DR/SR9 over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bayside DR/SR9 over Little River 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 2,064 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,318 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bayside DR/SR9 over Little River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bayside DR/SR9 over Little River 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 Bayside DR/SR9 over Little River carry?
About 2,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Bayside DR/SR9 over Little River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bayside DR/SR9 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.