US Bridges

Elks Rd. over Clear Brook

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · North of Seaford · Structure no. 3236 046

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,238
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elks Rd. over Clear Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Elks Rd. over Clear Brook in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,233 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesElks Rd.
CrossesClear Brook
LocationNorth of Seaford
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates38.69158, -75.59966
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2022)
Projected traffic2,233 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 Elks Rd. over Clear Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elks Rd. over Clear Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Elks Rd. over Clear Brook carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Elks Rd. over Clear Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Elks Rd. over Clear Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.