US Bridges

Clendaniel Pond RD over Clendaniel Pond

Fair

Sussex County, Delaware · South of Milford · Structure no. 3940 038

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,276
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clendaniel Pond RD over Clendaniel Pond is a concrete slab carrying Clendaniel Pond RD over Clendaniel Pond in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,931 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClendaniel Pond RD
CrossesClendaniel Pond
LocationSouth of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates38.85771, -75.40429
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,276 (2023)
Projected traffic1,931 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clendaniel Pond RD over Clendaniel Pond built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clendaniel Pond RD over Clendaniel Pond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clendaniel Pond RD over Clendaniel Pond carry?

About 1,276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Clendaniel Pond RD over Clendaniel Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clendaniel Pond RD over Clendaniel Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.