US Bridges

Lakeview Rd. over Shoals Branch

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · West of Millsboro · Structure no. 3593 412

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Rd. over Shoals Branch is a other culvert carrying Lakeview Rd. over Shoals Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeview Rd.
CrossesShoals Branch
LocationWest of Millsboro
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.5773, -75.34337
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2020)
Projected traffic524 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Rd. over Shoals Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Rd. over Shoals Branch 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Lakeview Rd. over Shoals Branch carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Rd. over Shoals Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Lakeview Rd. over Shoals Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.