Coastal HWY / SR1 over Broadkill River
GoodSussex County, Delaware · East of Milton · Structure no. 3155N014
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,782
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coastal HWY / SR1 over Broadkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coastal HWY / SR1 over Broadkill River in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 years old, older 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 17,782 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,386 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Coastal HWY / SR1 over Broadkill River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Coastal HWY / SR1 over Broadkill River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Coastal HWY / SR1 over Broadkill River carry?
About 17,782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Coastal HWY / SR1 over Broadkill River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Coastal HWY / SR1 over Broadkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.