US Bridges

Lower Twin Lane RD over SR 1

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · West of Delaware City · Structure no. 1318 406

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Twin Lane RD over SR 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Twin Lane RD over SR 1 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesLower Twin Lane RD
CrossesSR 1
LocationWest of Delaware City
RouteCounty Highway 406
Coordinates39.59776, -75.65733
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2021)
Projected traffic911 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lower Twin Lane RD over SR 1 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Twin Lane RD over SR 1 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Lower Twin Lane RD over SR 1 carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lower Twin Lane RD over SR 1?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Twin Lane RD over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.