US Bridges

SR 1 (sb) over Drawyer Creek

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N. of Odessa · Structure no. 1905S083

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,136 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
24,315
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 (sb) over Drawyer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 (sb) over Drawyer Creek 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 24,315 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,119 by 2042. The structure is 1,136 ft (346.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 1 (sb)
CrossesDrawyer Creek
LocationN. of Odessa
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.47249, -75.65042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,136 ft (346.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,315 (2021)
Projected traffic29,119 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 (sb) over Drawyer Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1 (sb) over Drawyer Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1 (sb) over Drawyer Creek carry?

About 24,315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 (sb) over Drawyer Creek?

The structure is 1,136 ft (346.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 (sb) over Drawyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.