Ponderosa DR over Beaver Gut Ditch
GoodKent County, Delaware · North of Little Heaven · Structure no. 2364B364
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,508
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponderosa DR over Beaver Gut Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ponderosa DR over Beaver Gut Ditch in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,874 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ponderosa DR over Beaver Gut Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ponderosa DR over Beaver Gut Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.
How much traffic does Ponderosa DR over Beaver Gut Ditch carry?
About 1,508 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ponderosa DR over Beaver Gut Ditch?
The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ponderosa DR over Beaver Gut Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.