US Bridges

West Line RD over Buntings Branch

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Sussex County, Delaware · W. of Fenwick Island · Structure no. 3463 396

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
768
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Line RD over Buntings Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Line RD over Buntings Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Line RD
CrossesBuntings Branch
LocationW. of Fenwick Island
RouteCounty Highway 396
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.45403, -75.1378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2020)
Projected traffic954 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 West Line RD over Buntings Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Line RD over Buntings 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does West Line RD over Buntings Branch carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is West Line RD over Buntings Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns West Line RD over Buntings Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.