US Bridges

SR 1 over SR 7 / Bear-Corbit Rd.

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Wrangle Hill · Structure no. 1900S082

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,437
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over SR 7 / Bear-Corbit Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over SR 7 / Bear-Corbit Rd. in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,437 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,228 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesSR 7 / Bear-Corbit Rd.
LocationNorth of Wrangle Hill
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.59116, -75.66077
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,437 (2019)
Projected traffic48,228 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 1 over SR 7 / Bear-Corbit Rd. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over SR 7 / Bear-Corbit 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1 over SR 7 / Bear-Corbit Rd. carry?

About 38,437 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over SR 7 / Bear-Corbit Rd.?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over SR 7 / Bear-Corbit Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.