Welcome to the Delaware Department of Transportation's virtual workshop. The goals of the virtual workshop format are to make it easier for the public to view the project information and to reduce the costs involved in traditional public workshops. This is a workshop regarding the replacement of Design-Build Statewide Pipe Replacement Project (BR 3-132 on Sunnyside Road).

[Bridge Photos] Bridge 3-132 has been identified by DelDOT's bridge management system as being in need of repair. The existing structure consists of three 117" x 79" corrugated steel pipe arches with a length of approximately 90 feet. Embankments at the pipe openings are protected with riprap at the shoulders. The replacement of Bridge 3-132 has been proposed as part of a statewide culvert replacement contract to replace corroding corrugated metal pipes. The bridge has a sufficiency rating of 69.9 and exhibits significant deterioration and damage.

[Construction Plan] DelDOT is proposing to replace the existing pipes with a precast reinforced concrete box culvert. The proposed culvert will have a minimum clear opening of 28 feet wide by 9 feet high. The length of the culvert is 48 feet with riprap aprons installed at the culvert inlet and outlet wingwalls, extending 5 feet into the channel bed upstream and downstream. Pipe replacement will be performed under a full road closure with a posted detour. This work is estimated to take approximately 28 days to complete.

[Bridge Plan, Section and Elevation:] In keeping with the Department’s mission that includes providing “a safe, efficient, and environmentally sensitive transportation network”, the proposed design will limit any impact to the surrounding areas. The proposed structure consists of a precast concrete box culvert, wingwalls, and footers. Two 11-foot bituminous travel lanes with 5-foot paved shoulders at a 4-percent slope are proposed. A 12-foot clear zone will be established beyond the travel lanes by grading an area of 7 feet (minimum) beyond the paved shoulders at a slope of 6:1 or flatter.

[Maintenance of Traffic] Because of the nature of the work and DelDOT's commitment to safety of the public, a portion of the roadway will be closed for the duration of the project. A detour route has been provided and can be found under [Detour Information] on this project's website.

[Right-of-Way Plan] Although we strive to perform as much of our work within our existing right-of-way as possible, sometimes the nature of the work requires a larger area than what is provided, as is the case for this project. Existing right-of-way is 25 feet on either side of the roadway centerline with additional localized DelDOT easements upstream and downstream of the existing bridge. All areas disturbed within these limits shall be restored to their natural condition upon completion of the work.

A real estate representative will contact any impacted property owners to review the Department's Real Estate process.

If you would like to make comments, you may submit comments by clicking on the link, "Virtual Workshop Survey/Comments". Or you may call toll free to 800-652-5600, or call locally in the Dover area, 760-2080. Comments may also be mailed to:

DelDOT Community Relations
P.O. Box 778
Dover, Delaware 19903

Comments are due within 30 days of the posting of this virtual workshop on the internet. Thank you for participating in the Delaware Department of Transportation's virtual workshop.