US Bridges

New RD over Canary Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · West of Lewes · Structure no. 3714 266

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,677
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New RD over Canary Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying New RD over Canary Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 4,677 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,592 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNew RD
CrossesCanary Creek
LocationWest of Lewes
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.77035, -75.16229
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,677 (2022)
Projected traffic4,592 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 New RD over Canary Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is New RD over Canary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New RD over Canary Creek carry?

About 4,677 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is New RD over Canary Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns New RD over Canary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.