Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Cedar Creek
FairSussex County, Delaware · S/E of Milford · Structure no. 3933S014
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,515
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Cedar Creek in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,515 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,553 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Cedar 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Cedar Creek carry?
About 12,515 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.