SR1 Sb/Coastal HWY over Waples Pond
FairSussex County, Delaware · North of Milton · Structure no. 3815S014
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,151
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1 Sb/Coastal HWY over Waples Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1 Sb/Coastal HWY over Waples Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,151 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,374 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1 Sb/Coastal HWY over Waples Pond built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1 Sb/Coastal HWY over Waples Pond 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does SR1 Sb/Coastal HWY over Waples Pond carry?
About 9,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR1 Sb/Coastal HWY over Waples Pond?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR1 Sb/Coastal HWY over Waples Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.