WASHINGTON ST EXT
Carrying WASHINGTON ST EXT over SHELLPOT CREEK
N.E. OF WILMINGTON, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WASHINGTON ST EXT
The WASHINGTON ST EXT bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries WASHINGTON ST EXT over SHELLPOT CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.7 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,212 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WASHINGTON ST EXT compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.7 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 33.3 m (109 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,212 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1043B043
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WASHINGTON ST EXT is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare WASHINGTON ST EXT against other structures in New Castle and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WASHINGTON ST EXT?
WASHINGTON ST EXT in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WASHINGTON ST EXT inspected?
WASHINGTON ST EXT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,212 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WASHINGTON ST EXT is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WASHINGTON ST EXT?
WASHINGTON ST EXT has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WASHINGTON ST EXT?
WASHINGTON ST EXT is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is WASHINGTON ST EXT and does age affect safety?
WASHINGTON ST EXT was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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