US Bridges

Cypress Rd. / SR54 over Bald Cypress Branch

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · E.Of Gumboro · Structure no. 3555 060

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Rd. / SR54 over Bald Cypress Branch is a steel culvert carrying Cypress Rd. / SR54 over Bald Cypress Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,996 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCypress Rd. / SR54
CrossesBald Cypress Branch
LocationE.Of Gumboro
RouteState Highway 54
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.47041, -75.35016
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2023)
Projected traffic2,996 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cypress Rd. / SR54 over Bald Cypress Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Rd. / SR54 over Bald Cypress Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Rd. / SR54 over Bald Cypress Branch carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Rd. / SR54 over Bald Cypress Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns Cypress Rd. / SR54 over Bald Cypress Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.