DELAWARE VALLEY RR
Carrying DELAWARE VALLEY RR over RD 232, MONTCHANIN RD
NORTH OF WINTERTHUR, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DELAWARE VALLEY RR
The DELAWARE VALLEY RR bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries DELAWARE VALLEY RR over RD 232, MONTCHANIN RD. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 1,902 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DELAWARE VALLEY RR compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1945
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,902 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1073A000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DELAWARE VALLEY RR 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 DELAWARE VALLEY RR 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 DELAWARE VALLEY RR?
DELAWARE VALLEY RR in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DELAWARE VALLEY RR inspected?
DELAWARE VALLEY RR'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 1,902 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DELAWARE VALLEY RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DELAWARE VALLEY RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DELAWARE VALLEY RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining DELAWARE VALLEY RR?
Ownership is not specified for DELAWARE VALLEY RR in the NBI.
How old is DELAWARE VALLEY RR and does age affect safety?
DELAWARE VALLEY RR was built in 1945, making it 81 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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