Paddock Rd. over SR 1
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · North of Smyrna · Structure no. 1464 030
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,520
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paddock Rd. over SR 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paddock Rd. over SR 1 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 3,520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,669 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paddock Rd. over SR 1 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paddock Rd. over SR 1 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does Paddock Rd. over SR 1 carry?
About 3,520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Paddock Rd. over SR 1?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Paddock Rd. over SR 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.