US Bridges

Rehoboth BLVD/SR14 over Coastal Hgwy / SR1

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · East Milford · Structure no. 3001 014

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rehoboth BLVD/SR14 over Coastal Hgwy / SR1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rehoboth BLVD/SR14 over Coastal Hgwy / SR1 in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8,927 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,767 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRehoboth BLVD/SR14
CrossesCoastal Hgwy / SR1
LocationEast Milford
RouteState Highway 14
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.89761, -75.39627
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,927 (2023)
Projected traffic10,767 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rehoboth BLVD/SR14 over Coastal Hgwy / SR1 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rehoboth BLVD/SR14 over Coastal Hgwy / SR1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rehoboth BLVD/SR14 over Coastal Hgwy / SR1 carry?

About 8,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rehoboth BLVD/SR14 over Coastal Hgwy / SR1?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rehoboth BLVD/SR14 over Coastal Hgwy / SR1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.