SR273 over SR4
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · Ogletown · Structure no. 1286E018
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,979
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR273 over SR4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR273 over SR4 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 14,979 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,447 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR273 over SR4 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR273 over SR4 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR273 over SR4 carry?
About 14,979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR273 over SR4?
The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR273 over SR4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.