Main St. / SR 26 over Pepper Creek
GoodSussex County, Delaware · Dagsboro · Structure no. 3424 026
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,935
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main St. / SR 26 over Pepper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main St. / SR 26 over Pepper Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,935 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,106 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main St. / SR 26 over Pepper Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main St. / SR 26 over Pepper 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Main St. / SR 26 over Pepper Creek carry?
About 11,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Main St. / SR 26 over Pepper Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Main St. / SR 26 over Pepper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.