US Bridges

SR299 over SR1

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · West of Odessa · Structure no. 1438A438

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,096
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR299 over SR1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR299 over SR1 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15,096 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,572 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR299
CrossesSR1
LocationWest of Odessa
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates39.45507, -75.67475
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,096 (2022)
Projected traffic22,572 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 SR299 over SR1 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR299 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR299 over SR1 carry?

About 15,096 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR299 over SR1?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR299 over SR1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.