Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond
Sussex County, Delaware · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Hitch Pond Rd. over Hitch Pond in Sussex County, Delaware, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 431 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 61 of the 154 inventoried bridges in Sussex County rated good (39.6%); 3 (1.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 63 ft |
| Location | S/E of Laurel |
| NBI structure number | 3348 463 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Delaware department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sussex County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal HGWY/SR1NB over Ped Path | 1967 | 35,563 | Fair |
| Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Ped Path | 1967 | 35,563 | Fair |
| Coastal HWY/SR1 SB over Lewes Rehoboth Canal | 1978 | 31,200 | Fair |
| US 13 N & SR 20 W over Williams Pond | 1952 | 31,002 | Fair |
| SR1 / Coastal Hgwy over Indian River Inlet | 2012 | 24,984 | Good |
| US113/DUPONT Blvd over Betts Pond | 1912 | 24,039 | Fair |
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