NOTINGHAM RD/SR273
Carrying NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 over CHRISTINA CREEK
NEWARK, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NOTINGHAM RD/SR273
The NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 over CHRISTINA CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,877 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 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
- 1991
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.2 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,877 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1276 041
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 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 NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 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 NOTINGHAM RD/SR273?
NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 in New Castle, Delaware, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 inspected?
NOTINGHAM RD/SR273'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 6,877 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NOTINGHAM RD/SR273?
NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NOTINGHAM RD/SR273?
NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 and does age affect safety?
NOTINGHAM RD/SR273 was built in 1991, making it 35 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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