Seashore Highway over Deep Creek
GoodPosted for loadSussex County, Delaware · West of Georgetown · Structure no. 3644 018
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,664
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seashore Highway over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seashore Highway over Deep Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 103 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,664 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,497 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seashore Highway over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Seashore Highway over Deep 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Seashore Highway over Deep Creek carry?
About 13,664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Seashore Highway over Deep Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Seashore Highway over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.