US Bridges

SR 1 over School Bell RD

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N. Bear Limits · Structure no. 1319S067

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 55,668 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1
CrossesSchool Bell RD
LocationN. Bear Limits
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.65546, -75.65124
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2021
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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,484 (2021)
Projected traffic55,668 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 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 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over School Bell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.