US Bridges

US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · Betts Pond · Structure no. 3508 113

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond is a concrete slab carrying US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 113 years old, older 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 24,039 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,316 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS113/DUPONT Blvd
CrossesBetts Pond
LocationBetts Pond
RouteU.S. Route 113
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.59523, -75.31234
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,039 (2022)
Projected traffic26,316 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond carry?

About 24,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.