Dagsboro RD over Whartons Branch
GoodSussex County, Delaware · S/E of Millsboro · Structure no. 3523 334
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,578
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dagsboro RD over Whartons Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dagsboro RD over Whartons Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,578 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,146 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dagsboro RD over Whartons Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dagsboro RD over Whartons 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dagsboro RD over Whartons Branch carry?
About 9,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dagsboro RD over Whartons Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Dagsboro RD over Whartons Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.