Pepper Pond RD over Trap Pond Spillway
GoodSussex County, Delaware · Trap Pond State Park · Structure no. 3347 449
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 505
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pepper Pond RD over Trap Pond Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pepper Pond RD over Trap Pond Spillway in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 73 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pepper Pond RD over Trap Pond Spillway built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Pepper Pond RD over Trap Pond Spillway 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Pepper Pond RD over Trap Pond Spillway carry?
About 505 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pepper Pond RD over Trap Pond Spillway?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pepper Pond RD over Trap Pond Spillway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.