US Bridges

US301 NB over SR1

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · South of St. Georges · Structure no. 1433 084

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
700 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 NB over SR1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 NB over SR1 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,665 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,878 by 2042. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS301 NB
CrossesSR1
LocationSouth of St. Georges
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates39.52944, -75.65003
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,665 (2021)
Projected traffic3,878 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a toll 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 US301 NB over SR1 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 NB over SR1 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US301 NB over SR1 carry?

About 7,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US301 NB over SR1?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US301 NB over SR1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.