SR 1 over SR 71
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Tybouts Corner · Structure no. 1313 067
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,970
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1 over SR 71 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over SR 71 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 48,228 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1 over SR 71 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1 over SR 71 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 SR 71 carry?
About 42,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 1 over SR 71?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1 over SR 71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.