SR 1 over US 40
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · East of Bear · Structure no. 1317S067
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,484
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1 over US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over US 40 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 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 46,484 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,197 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 45 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1 over US 40 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1 over US 40 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does SR 1 over US 40 carry?
About 46,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 1 over US 40?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1 over US 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.