US Bridges

Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · Nassau · Structure no. 3725S014

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,563
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 35,563 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,386 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesCoastal HWY/SR1 SB
CrossesPed Path
LocationNassau
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.751, -75.18958
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,563 (2022)
Projected traffic17,386 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path carry?

About 35,563 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.