US Bridges

Songsmith Drive over Trib. to Smalleys Pond

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New Castle County, Delaware · N. of Governors Square · Structure no. 1291 000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Songsmith Drive over Trib. to Smalleys Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Songsmith Drive over Trib. to Smalleys Pond in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSongsmith Drive
CrossesTrib. to Smalleys Pond
LocationN. of Governors Square
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.63953, -75.66515
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Songsmith Drive over Trib. to Smalleys Pond built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Songsmith Drive over Trib. to Smalleys Pond 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Songsmith Drive over Trib. to Smalleys Pond carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Songsmith Drive over Trib. to Smalleys Pond?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Songsmith Drive over Trib. to Smalleys Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.