Sussex HWY / US13 over Records Pond
GoodSussex County, Delaware · East of Laurel · Structure no. 3365S002
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,291
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sussex HWY / US13 over Records Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sussex HWY / US13 over Records Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 74 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 23,291 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,748 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sussex HWY / US13 over Records Pond built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Sussex HWY / US13 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 Sussex HWY / US13 over Records Pond carry?
About 23,291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sussex HWY / US13 over Records Pond?
The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sussex HWY / US13 over Records Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.