Simms Woods RD over SR 1
GoodKent County, Delaware · East of Cheswold · Structure no. 2345 345
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simms Woods RD over SR 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simms Woods RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simms Woods RD over SR 1 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simms Woods RD over SR 1 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Simms Woods RD over SR 1 carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Simms Woods RD over SR 1?
The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Simms Woods RD over SR 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.