US Bridges

Woodland RD over Chapel Branch

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · S.W. of Seaford · Structure no. 3216 536

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,274
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland RD over Chapel Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodland RD over Chapel Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,583 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland RD
CrossesChapel Branch
LocationS.W. of Seaford
RouteCounty Highway 536
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.62109, -75.63755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2020)
Projected traffic1,583 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 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 Woodland RD over Chapel Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland RD over Chapel Branch 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Woodland RD over Chapel Branch carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodland RD over Chapel Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland RD over Chapel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.