DARLEY RD
Carrying DARLEY RD over NAAMANS CREEK
CLAYMONT, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DARLEY RD
The DARLEY RD bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries DARLEY RD over NAAMANS CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.1 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,438 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 50.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DARLEY RD compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Last Reconstructed
- 2003
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.1 m (46 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,438 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1054 207
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DARLEY RD 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 DARLEY RD 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 DARLEY RD?
DARLEY RD in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DARLEY RD inspected?
DARLEY RD'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 6,438 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DARLEY RD 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 DARLEY RD?
DARLEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DARLEY RD?
DARLEY RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is DARLEY RD and does age affect safety?
DARLEY RD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.
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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