US Bridges

Sycamore RD over Elliot Pond Branch

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · Neof Laurel · Structure no. 3368 466

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,436
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore RD over Elliot Pond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sycamore RD over Elliot Pond Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore RD
CrossesElliot Pond Branch
LocationNeof Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 466
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.5776, -75.52809
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2021)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore RD over Elliot Pond Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore RD over Elliot Pond Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Sycamore RD over Elliot Pond Branch carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore RD over Elliot Pond Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Sycamore RD over Elliot Pond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.