Delaware Ave over Broad Creek
GoodSussex County, Delaware · Laurel · Structure no. 3162 466
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,576
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delaware Ave over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Delaware Ave over Broad Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 1,576 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,516 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delaware Ave over Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Delaware Ave over Broad Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Delaware Ave over Broad Creek carry?
About 1,576 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Ave over Broad Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Ave over Broad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.