SR 54 over Assawoman Bay
PoorSussex County, Delaware · Fenwick Island · Structure no. 3437 058
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,464
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 54 over Assawoman Bay is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 54 over Assawoman Bay in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,464 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,610 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 54 over Assawoman Bay built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 54 over Assawoman Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 54 over Assawoman Bay carry?
About 11,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 54 over Assawoman Bay?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 54 over Assawoman Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.