US Bridges

SR1 NB over S. Little Creek RD

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East of Dover · Structure no. 2923N150

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,437
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 NB over S. Little Creek RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1 NB over S. Little Creek RD in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 21,437 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,956 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1 NB
CrossesS. Little Creek RD
LocationEast of Dover
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.15661, -75.49312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,437 (2022)
Projected traffic19,956 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SR1 NB over S. Little Creek RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1 NB over S. Little Creek RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1 NB over S. Little Creek RD carry?

About 21,437 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR1 NB over S. Little Creek RD?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR1 NB over S. Little Creek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.