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Indian River Bridge Cam at Delaware Seashore State Park

The Delaware Department of Transportation, DelDOT, has four webcam bridge cams at the Inlet.

According to the Delaware Surf Fishing website the “Indian River Inlet has a killer New Web Cam.” Actually, there are four webcams (bridge cams? bridgecam?) at and near the Indian River Inlet Bridge with two being mounted on top of the southeast and northwest stanchions (or pylons, if you prefer).

indian river bridge from a deldot camera
Indian River Bridge on a foggy morning – from a DelDOT camera.

Link to the DelDOT map of Traffic Cameras: https://www.deldot.gov/map/

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Indian River Bridge Traffic Cam – Bridge Cam – Web Cam locations – courtesy of DelDOT

There are four area cameras that can be accessed on your phone via the DelDOT app or on your laptop/desktop computer. A screenshot on your phone can be “enlarged’ to show some nicely detailed images. (Click the picture below of the northside beach, to see a larger image.)

Indian River Bridge Cam looking north from the northwest pylon
Indian River Bridge Cam looking north from the northwest pylon. CLICK the photo for a “better view” of the beach.

The Indian River Inlet Bridge is one of the most iconic structures in Sussex County, Delaware. Spanning over the Indian River Bay between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, this bridge is a major thoroughfare for tourists and locals alike. The Delaware Department of Transportation has installed traffic cams on both sides of the bridge to make traveling easier. A side benefit is that fishermen can also see “what’s happening” any time of day.

These four state-of-the-art web cams provide live streaming video footage from multiple angles along the bridge at all times, so drivers (and fishermen) can check out current conditions before hitting the road. The cameras also monitor real-time traffic flow and provide alerts about any potential delays or construction that may be taking place nearby. This technology allows travelers to plan their trips accordingly and avoid any unnecessary congestion or delays.

Link to: Indian River Inlet Bridge Wall Art Collection

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Eclipse of the Moon over the Indian River Bridge

A dramatic night scene is created by the moon breaking through the clouds.

Every night, the Moon rises in the sky, painting a beautiful picture for all to see. But on this one particular night a long time ago, something extraordinary happened – a total eclipse of the Moon occurred over the east coast and the Indian River Bridge! This rare phenomenon was visible to all who were lucky enough to be standing on either side of the Indian River Inlet at the Delaware Seashore State Park. As the Moon passed behind Earth’s shadow, it slowly faded from view until it reached its darkest point. This photograph shows the moon partially eclipsed and partially obscured by a layer of broken clouds.

Indian River Inlet Bridge in Moonlight.

This eclipsing moon, shining down upon the stanchions and cable stays of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge over the Indian River Inlet in coastal Delaware, provided a wonderous sight for the relatively few people there.

This bridge carries traffic on Route 1 along the Atlantic coast and, in this location, through the center of the Delaware Seashore State Park. The bridge is beautiful at night because of the way suspension cables are lit. The moonlight in this instance adds a bit of drama to this night scene.

Very simply, how does this happen? The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon! There is a point in the sky that is directly opposite the Sun, and this is called the “shadow of the Earth.” The Moon travels around the Earth in an orbit. As it does so, it (every so often) passes through this shadow.

Use the links below to see/shop this photograph and more Indian River Inlet Bridge wall art and home decor…

Link to: Eclipsing Moon over the Indian River Bridge

Link to: Indian River Inlet Bridge Wall Art Collection

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Delaware Seashore State Park

Beach, Camping and Fishing at the Indian River Inlet

  • Delaware Seashore State Park is located just south of Dewey Beach, Delaware. It is primarily a beach-centric area, being surrounded by water: the Atlantic Ocean on the east and two bays, Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay, on the west.
  • The park covers 2,825 acres.
  • 39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
  • (302) 227-2800
  • Visit http://www.destateparks.com/PARK/delaware-seashore/index.asp – for the official Delaware State Parks information website.
Delaware Seashore State Park Under Construction Aerial
Campgrounds, parking and other facilities under construction at Delaware Seashore State Park at the Indian River Inlet.

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