US Bridges

Vines Creek RD over Vines Creek

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · East of Dagsboro · Structure no. 3425 026

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,671
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vines Creek RD over Vines Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vines Creek RD over Vines Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,671 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,701 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVines Creek RD
CrossesVines Creek
LocationEast of Dagsboro
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates38.55644, -75.20343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,671 (2022)
Projected traffic9,701 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vines Creek RD over Vines Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vines Creek RD over Vines 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Vines Creek RD over Vines Creek carry?

About 9,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Vines Creek RD over Vines Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Vines Creek RD over Vines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.