US Bridges

Cedar Beach RD over Coastal Hgwy / SR1

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · East of Milford · Structure no. 3002 036

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Beach RD over Coastal Hgwy / SR1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Beach RD 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 5 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCedar Beach RD
CrossesCoastal Hgwy / SR1
LocationEast of Milford
RouteState Highway 36
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.91459, -75.40043
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2022)
Projected traffic2,483 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Cedar Beach RD over Coastal Hgwy / SR1 built?

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

What condition is Cedar Beach RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Beach RD over Coastal Hgwy / SR1 carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Beach RD over Coastal Hgwy / SR1?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Beach RD over Coastal Hgwy / SR1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.