PORTSVILLE/W6th ST over Little Creek
GoodSussex County, Delaware · West of Laurel · Structure no. 3305 492
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 843
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
PORTSVILLE/W6th ST over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying PORTSVILLE/W6th ST over Little Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,047 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was PORTSVILLE/W6th ST over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is PORTSVILLE/W6th ST over Little 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does PORTSVILLE/W6th ST over Little Creek carry?
About 843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is PORTSVILLE/W6th ST over Little Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns PORTSVILLE/W6th ST over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.