Summit Bridge, Delaware facts for kids
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Summit Bridge, Delaware
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Community as shown along Old Summit Bridge Road in April 2021
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 Summit Bridge, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Summit Bridge, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214707 |
Summit Bridge is a small place in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. People living here are part of the larger county.
What is Summit Bridge?
The community of Summit Bridge is sometimes just called Summit. It gets its name from the nearby Summit Bridge. This bridge crosses the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, a very important waterway. The community is located just south of this famous bridge.
Location and Nearby Places
Summit Bridge is found in the northern part of Delaware. It's about five miles north of Middletown, which is a larger town. This makes it easy for residents to access services and shops in Middletown.
Summit Airport
One important feature of the Summit Bridge area is the Summit Airport. This airport is a hub for small planes and private flights. It helps connect the community to other parts of the region.
