US Bridges

Mitchell St. over Iron Branch

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · Millsboro · Structure no. 3524 083

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,257
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell St. over Iron Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell St. over Iron Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,257 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,831 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMitchell St.
CrossesIron Branch
LocationMillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates38.57928, -75.28631
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,257 (2019)
Projected traffic2,831 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mitchell St. over Iron Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell St. over Iron 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Mitchell St. over Iron Branch carry?

About 2,257 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell St. over Iron Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Mitchell St. over Iron Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.