Double Bridges RD over Miller Creek
FairSussex County, Delaware · South of Ocean View · Structure no. 3456 363
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Double Bridges RD over Miller Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Double Bridges RD over Miller Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Double Bridges RD over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Double Bridges RD over Miller Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Double Bridges RD over Miller Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Double Bridges RD over Miller Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Double Bridges RD over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.