US Bridges

Cedar Creek RD/SR3 over Cedar Creek/Swiggets Pon

Good

Sussex County, Delaware · S.E. of Milford · Structure no. 3920 212

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,189
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek RD/SR3 over Cedar Creek/Swiggets Pon is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Creek RD/SR3 over Cedar Creek/Swiggets Pon in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,449 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Creek RD/SR3
CrossesCedar Creek/Swiggets Pon
LocationS.E. of Milford
RouteState Highway 30
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
Coordinates38.86911, -75.37732
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,189 (2020)
Projected traffic6,449 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek RD/SR3 over Cedar Creek/Swiggets Pon built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek RD/SR3 over Cedar Creek/Swiggets Pon 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek RD/SR3 over Cedar Creek/Swiggets Pon carry?

About 5,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Creek RD/SR3 over Cedar Creek/Swiggets Pon?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek RD/SR3 over Cedar Creek/Swiggets Pon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.