US Bridges

Willow ST over Records Pond

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · Laurel · Structure no. 3329 000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow ST over Records Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Willow ST over Records Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWillow ST
CrossesRecords Pond
LocationLaurel
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.55865, -75.5676
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic123 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow ST over Records Pond built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow ST over Records Pond 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Willow ST over Records Pond carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Willow ST over Records Pond?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Willow ST over Records Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.