US Bridges

Omar Rd. over Vines Creek

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · E. of Frankford · Structure no. 3445 054

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Omar Rd. over Vines Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Omar Rd. over Vines 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 3,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,171 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOmar Rd.
CrossesVines Creek
LocationE. of Frankford
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.52742, -75.20381
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,580 (2021)
Projected traffic4,171 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Omar Rd. over Vines Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Omar 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Omar Rd. over Vines Creek carry?

About 3,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Omar Rd. over Vines Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Omar Rd. over Vines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.