US Bridges

SR14 / NE Front ST over SR1 / Milford Bypass

Good

Kent County, Delaware · Milford · Structure no. 2409B409

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR14 / NE Front ST over SR1 / Milford Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR14 / NE Front ST over SR1 / Milford Bypass in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,574 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,449 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR14 / NE Front ST
CrossesSR1 / Milford Bypass
LocationMilford
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.92597, -75.413
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,574 (2022)
Projected traffic3,449 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR14 / NE Front ST over SR1 / Milford Bypass built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR14 / NE Front ST over SR1 / Milford Bypass 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR14 / NE Front ST over SR1 / Milford Bypass carry?

About 2,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR14 / NE Front ST over SR1 / Milford Bypass?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR14 / NE Front ST over SR1 / Milford Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.