US Bridges

Blueberry Lane over Laurel Ditch

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · W. of Frankford · Structure no. 3537 402

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blueberry Lane over Laurel Ditch is a other culvert carrying Blueberry Lane over Laurel Ditch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlueberry Lane
CrossesLaurel Ditch
LocationW. of Frankford
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.51678, -75.29274
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2020)
Projected traffic376 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Blueberry Lane over Laurel Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blueberry Lane over Laurel Ditch 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 2021.

How much traffic does Blueberry Lane over Laurel Ditch carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Blueberry Lane over Laurel Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Blueberry Lane over Laurel Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.