SR Nb/Coastal Hgy over Waples Pond
GoodSussex County, Delaware · North of Milton · Structure no. 3815N014
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,151
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR Nb/Coastal Hgy over Waples Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR Nb/Coastal Hgy over Waples Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,151 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,374 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR Nb/Coastal Hgy over Waples Pond built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR Nb/Coastal Hgy over Waples Pond 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does SR Nb/Coastal Hgy over Waples Pond carry?
About 9,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR Nb/Coastal Hgy over Waples Pond?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR Nb/Coastal Hgy over Waples Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.