US Bridges

RD 206 over SR 1

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · South of Milford · Structure no. 3004 206

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 206 over SR 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 206 over SR 1 in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,358 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,485 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRD 206
CrossesSR 1
LocationSouth of Milford
RouteState Highway 206
Coordinates38.89117, -75.38825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,358 (2021)
Projected traffic2,485 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 RD 206 over SR 1 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 206 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does RD 206 over SR 1 carry?

About 3,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RD 206 over SR 1?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RD 206 over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.