Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond
GoodSussex County, Delaware · S/E of Laurel · Structure no. 3348 463
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 431
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond carry?
About 431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.