OLD WILMINGTON RD.
Carrying OLD WILMINGTON RD. over WILM & WEST R/R
EAST OF HOCKESSIN, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD WILMINGTON RD.
The OLD WILMINGTON RD. bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries OLD WILMINGTON RD. over WILM & WEST R/R. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,451 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD WILMINGTON 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
- 1987
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,451 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1172A275
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD WILMINGTON 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 OLD WILMINGTON RD. against other structures in New Castle and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
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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 OLD WILMINGTON RD.?
OLD WILMINGTON RD. 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 OLD WILMINGTON RD. inspected?
OLD WILMINGTON 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 3,451 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD WILMINGTON 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 OLD WILMINGTON RD.?
OLD WILMINGTON RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD WILMINGTON RD.?
OLD WILMINGTON RD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OLD WILMINGTON RD. and does age affect safety?
OLD WILMINGTON RD. was built in 1987, making it 39 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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