1st Street over Lake Gerar
GoodSussex County, Delaware · Rehoboth Beach · Structure no. 3706 000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Street over Lake Gerar is a concrete arch - deck carrying 1st Street over Lake Gerar in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Street over Lake Gerar built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Street over Lake Gerar 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 1st Street over Lake Gerar carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 1st Street over Lake Gerar?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Street over Lake Gerar?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.