US Bridges

Lakeview Rd. over Phillips Ditch

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · West of Millsboro · Structure no. 3592 412

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Rd. over Phillips Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeview Rd. over Phillips Ditch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLakeview Rd.
CrossesPhillips Ditch
LocationWest of Millsboro
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.56956, -75.33872
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
MaterialConcrete
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 traffic442 (2020)
Projected traffic549 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lakeview Rd. over Phillips Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Rd. over Phillips 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Lakeview Rd. over Phillips Ditch carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Rd. over Phillips Ditch?

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

Who owns Lakeview Rd. over Phillips Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.