FERRY CUT OFF RD
Carrying FERRY CUT OFF RD over NARROW DYKE CANAL
NEW CASTLE, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FERRY CUT OFF RD
The FERRY CUT OFF RD bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries FERRY CUT OFF RD over NARROW DYKE CANAL. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 12 sections, stretching 111.7 meters (366 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,818 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 7/9, 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 38.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FERRY CUT OFF 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
- 1983
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 12
- Structure Length
- 111.7 m (366 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,818 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1290 378
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 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 FERRY CUT OFF 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 FERRY CUT OFF 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 FERRY CUT OFF RD?
FERRY CUT OFF RD in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FERRY CUT OFF RD inspected?
FERRY CUT OFF 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 2,818 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FERRY CUT OFF 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 FERRY CUT OFF RD?
FERRY CUT OFF RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FERRY CUT OFF RD?
FERRY CUT OFF RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FERRY CUT OFF RD and does age affect safety?
FERRY CUT OFF RD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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