US Bridges

Godwin School Rd. over Ingram Pond

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · West of Millsboro · Structure no. 3530 410

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godwin School Rd. over Ingram Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Godwin School Rd. over Ingram Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGodwin School Rd.
CrossesIngram Pond
LocationWest of Millsboro
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.58822, -75.32677
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2022)
Projected traffic850 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Godwin School Rd. over Ingram Pond built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godwin School Rd. over Ingram 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Godwin School Rd. over Ingram Pond carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Godwin School Rd. over Ingram Pond?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Godwin School Rd. over Ingram Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.