US Bridges

Seashore HWY over Bridgeville Branch Ditch

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · West of Bridgeville · Structure no. 3114 404

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,602
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seashore HWY over Bridgeville Branch Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Seashore HWY over Bridgeville Branch Ditch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,981 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSeashore HWY
CrossesBridgeville Branch Ditch
LocationWest of Bridgeville
RouteState Highway 404
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.74596, -75.61171
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,602 (2023)
Projected traffic6,981 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Seashore HWY over Bridgeville Branch Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seashore HWY over Bridgeville Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Seashore HWY over Bridgeville Branch Ditch carry?

About 4,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seashore HWY over Bridgeville Branch Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Seashore HWY over Bridgeville Branch Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.