Pilot Town RD over Canary Creek
FairSussex County, Delaware · Lewes · Structure no. 3715 267
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,118
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pilot Town RD over Canary Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pilot Town RD over Canary 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 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pilot Town RD over Canary Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pilot Town 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pilot Town RD over Canary Creek carry?
About 2,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pilot Town RD over Canary Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Pilot Town RD over Canary Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.