US Bridges

Johnson Store RD over Dirickson Creek

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · Johnson · Structure no. 3438 382A

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,604
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Store RD over Dirickson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Store RD over Dirickson Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,030 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJohnson Store RD
CrossesDirickson Creek
LocationJohnson
RouteState Highway 54A
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.47545, -75.13961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2023)
Projected traffic4,030 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Store RD over Dirickson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Johnson Store RD over Dirickson 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 Johnson Store RD over Dirickson Creek carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Store RD over Dirickson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Store RD over Dirickson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.