Old Mill Bridge RD over Dirickson Creek
FairSussex County, Delaware · East of Johnson · Structure no. 3460 381
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,548
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mill Bridge RD over Dirickson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Mill Bridge RD over Dirickson Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,548 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,663 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Mill Bridge RD over Dirickson Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mill Bridge RD over Dirickson 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old Mill Bridge RD over Dirickson Creek carry?
About 3,548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Old Mill Bridge RD over Dirickson Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mill Bridge RD over Dirickson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.