Rifle Range RD over Nanticoke River
FairSussex County, Delaware · East of Bridgeville · Structure no. 3128 545
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,079
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rifle Range RD over Nanticoke River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rifle Range RD over Nanticoke River in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,378 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rifle Range RD over Nanticoke River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rifle Range RD over Nanticoke River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Rifle Range RD over Nanticoke River carry?
About 1,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rifle Range RD over Nanticoke River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rifle Range RD over Nanticoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.