LIMESTONE RD / SR7
Carrying LIMESTONE RD / SR7 over MILL CREEK
S. OF DELCASTLE REC. AREA, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LIMESTONE RD / SR7
The LIMESTONE RD / SR7 bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries LIMESTONE RD / SR7 over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,443 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 71.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LIMESTONE RD / SR7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1962
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Deck Width
- 32.2 m (106 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 33,443 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1190 031
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 LIMESTONE RD / SR7 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 LIMESTONE RD / SR7 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 LIMESTONE RD / SR7?
LIMESTONE RD / SR7 in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LIMESTONE RD / SR7 inspected?
LIMESTONE RD / SR7'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 33,443 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIMESTONE RD / SR7 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 LIMESTONE RD / SR7?
LIMESTONE RD / SR7 has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LIMESTONE RD / SR7?
LIMESTONE RD / SR7 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LIMESTONE RD / SR7 and does age affect safety?
LIMESTONE RD / SR7 was built in 1962, making it 64 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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