Replacement of BR 3-437 on SR54 lighthouse road

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Delaware Department of Transportation $130,291.41 on October 21, 2025, under the Bridge Formula Program (CFDA 20.263) to replace Bridge 3-437 on State Route 54 Lighthouse Road with a precast concrete multi-span structure. The project includes intersection and sidewalk improvements near the bridge site, with work performed in phases to maintain at least one travel lane in each direction throughout construction. Performance occurs in Delaware with an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2030. The Bridge Formula Program funds highway bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, protection, or construction projects on public roads, with allocations apportioned to states through a formula based on the relative costs of replacing bridges in poor condition and rehabilitating bridges in fair condition.

Project description

The proposed project will replace the existing structure with a precast concrete multi-span bridge. Additional work will include nearby intersection and sidewalk improvements. Work will be performed in phases, maintaining at least one travel lane in each direction throughout construction.