US Bridges

Arvey Road over James Branch

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · South of Trussum Pond · Structure no. 3357 451

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arvey Road over James Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Arvey Road over James Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArvey Road
CrossesJames Branch
LocationSouth of Trussum Pond
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.50772, -75.50712
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2020)
Projected traffic374 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Arvey Road over James Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arvey Road over James Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does Arvey Road over James Branch carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Arvey Road over James Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Arvey Road over James Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.