US Bridges

SR9/FLEMINGS Land over Smyrna River

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Flemings Landing · Structure no. 1452 449

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
598 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR9/FLEMINGS Land over Smyrna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR9/FLEMINGS Land over Smyrna River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 682 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2042. The structure is 598 ft (182.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR9/FLEMINGS Land
CrossesSmyrna River
LocationFlemings Landing
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.3539, -75.54968
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length598 ft (182.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2023)
Projected traffic751 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR9/FLEMINGS Land over Smyrna River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR9/FLEMINGS Land over Smyrna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR9/FLEMINGS Land over Smyrna River carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR9/FLEMINGS Land over Smyrna River?

The structure is 598 ft (182.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR9/FLEMINGS Land over Smyrna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.