Shell Bridge Rd. over Trib of Broad Creek
GoodSussex County, Delaware · S. of Bethel · Structure no. 3306 493
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 978
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shell Bridge Rd. over Trib of Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shell Bridge Rd. over Trib of Broad 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Shell Bridge Rd. over Trib of Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shell Bridge Rd. over Trib of 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 2021.
How much traffic does Shell Bridge Rd. over Trib of Broad Creek carry?
About 978 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Shell Bridge Rd. over Trib of Broad Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Shell Bridge Rd. over Trib of Broad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.