US Bridges

Bridgeville Hgwy over Clear Brook

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · North Seaford Limits · Structure no. 3202 013

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeville Hgwy over Clear Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bridgeville Hgwy over Clear Brook in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older 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 3,966 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,601 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridgeville Hgwy
CrossesClear Brook
LocationNorth Seaford Limits
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates38.67916, -75.59311
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,966 (2023)
Projected traffic5,601 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeville Hgwy over Clear Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeville Hgwy over Clear Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgeville Hgwy over Clear Brook carry?

About 3,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeville Hgwy over Clear Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeville Hgwy over Clear Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.