US Bridges

Sunnyside Rd. over Gum Branch

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · East of Bridgeville · Structure no. 3132 565

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
457
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Rd. over Gum Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sunnyside Rd. over Gum Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnyside Rd.
CrossesGum Branch
LocationEast of Bridgeville
RouteCounty Highway 565
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.75193, -75.55266
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2022)
Projected traffic329 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sunnyside Rd. over Gum Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside Rd. over Gum Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sunnyside Rd. over Gum Branch carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside Rd. over Gum Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Sunnyside Rd. over Gum Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.