Front ST over Nanticoke River

Fair Condition100 years old8,015 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
LocationSeaford
CarriesFront ST
CrossesNanticoke River
Coordinates38.64034, -75.60902

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length201.8 ft (61.5 m)
Max Span48.6 ft (14.8 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area467.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,015 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number3151 013

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