US Bridges

US 113 / Bay Rd. over Tub Mill Pond/Swan Creek

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · South of Milford · Structure no. 2008D008

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,299
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 113 / Bay Rd. over Tub Mill Pond/Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 113 / Bay Rd. over Tub Mill Pond/Swan Creek in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 18,299 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,032 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 113 / Bay Rd.
CrossesTub Mill Pond/Swan Creek
LocationSouth of Milford
RouteU.S. Route 113
Coordinates38.94241, -75.42722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,299 (2022)
Projected traffic20,032 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 113 / Bay Rd. over Tub Mill Pond/Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 113 / Bay Rd. over Tub Mill Pond/Swan 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 US 113 / Bay Rd. over Tub Mill Pond/Swan Creek carry?

About 18,299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 113 / Bay Rd. over Tub Mill Pond/Swan Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns US 113 / Bay Rd. over Tub Mill Pond/Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.