US Bridges

Daisy Rd. over Pocomoke River

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · East of Gumboro · Structure no. 3558 417

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daisy Rd. over Pocomoke River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Daisy Rd. over Pocomoke River in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,171 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDaisy Rd.
CrossesPocomoke River
LocationEast of Gumboro
RouteCounty Highway 417
Coordinates38.48091, -75.33872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2020)
Projected traffic1,171 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daisy Rd. over Pocomoke River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daisy Rd. over Pocomoke River 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Daisy Rd. over Pocomoke River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Daisy Rd. over Pocomoke River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Daisy Rd. over Pocomoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.