US Bridges

SR 1 over US 13

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Tybouts Corner · Structure no. 1310 067

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over US 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over US 13 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42,970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,662 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1
CrossesUS 13
LocationTybouts Corner
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.61825, -75.64356
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,970 (2022)
Projected traffic54,662 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 1 over US 13 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over US 13 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over US 13 carry?

About 42,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over US 13?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over US 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.