US Bridges

RD 357 over SR 1 N&s

Good

Kent County, Delaware · Main Gate Dafb · Structure no. 2357B357

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,847
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 357 over SR 1 N&s is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 357 over SR 1 N&s in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,847 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,304 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesRD 357
CrossesSR 1 N&s
LocationMain Gate Dafb
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates39.12134, -75.47968
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,847 (2021)
Projected traffic17,304 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 RD 357 over SR 1 N&s built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 357 over SR 1 N&s 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does RD 357 over SR 1 N&s carry?

About 13,847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RD 357 over SR 1 N&s?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns RD 357 over SR 1 N&s?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.