US Bridges

Williamsville Rd. over Trib. to Haven Lake

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · West of Milford · Structure no. 2443B443

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,094
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsville Rd. over Trib. to Haven Lake is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Williamsville Rd. over Trib. to Haven Lake in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,094 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliamsville Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Haven Lake
LocationWest of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.91356, -75.46076
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,094 (2022)
Projected traffic2,214 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Williamsville Rd. over Trib. to Haven Lake built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamsville Rd. over Trib. to Haven Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Williamsville Rd. over Trib. to Haven Lake carry?

About 2,094 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Williamsville Rd. over Trib. to Haven Lake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Williamsville Rd. over Trib. to Haven Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.