SR 1 over School Bell RD
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · Near Bear · Structure no. 1319N067
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46,484
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1 over School Bell RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over School Bell RD 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 56,199 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1 over School Bell RD built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1 over School Bell RD 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 2021.
How much traffic does SR 1 over School Bell RD carry?
About 46,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 1 over School Bell RD?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1 over School Bell RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.