FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CARAVEL DR

Carrying CARAVEL DR over BELLTOWN RUN

CARAVEL FARMS, New Castle, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CARAVEL DR

The CARAVEL DR bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries CARAVEL DR over BELLTOWN RUN. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 99 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CARAVEL DR compares

▼ 6.8
Load rating vs Delaware average (39.5 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Delaware bridges
533
Bridges in New Castle · 5 in Poor condition
CARAVEL DR 32.7 t
Delaware average 39.5 t

Live comparison across Delaware.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
99 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1367 000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CARAVEL DR 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 CARAVEL DR 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 CARAVEL DR?

CARAVEL DR in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CARAVEL DR inspected?

CARAVEL DR'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 99 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CARAVEL DR 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 CARAVEL DR?

CARAVEL DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CARAVEL DR?

CARAVEL DR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CARAVEL DR and does age affect safety?

CARAVEL DR was built in 1980, making it 46 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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