HYETTS CORNER RD
Carrying HYETTS CORNER RD over US301
WEST OF BIDDLES CORNER, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HYETTS CORNER RD
The HYETTS CORNER RD bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries HYETTS CORNER RD over US301. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 91.9 meters (302 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,010 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HYETTS CORNER 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
- 2019
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 91.9 m (302 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,010 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1436A413
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HYETTS CORNER 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 HYETTS CORNER RD against other structures in New Castle and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HYETTS CORNER RD?
HYETTS CORNER RD in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HYETTS CORNER RD inspected?
HYETTS CORNER 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 1,010 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HYETTS CORNER 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 HYETTS CORNER RD?
HYETTS CORNER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HYETTS CORNER RD?
HYETTS CORNER RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HYETTS CORNER RD and does age affect safety?
HYETTS CORNER RD was built in 2019, making it 7 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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