FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NOXONTOWN RD.

Carrying NOXONTOWN RD. over NOXONTOWN POND/SPILLWAY

S/E MIDDLETOWN LIMITS, New Castle, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NOXONTOWN RD.

The NOXONTOWN RD. bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries NOXONTOWN RD. over NOXONTOWN POND/SPILLWAY. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,491 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

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

How NOXONTOWN RD. compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Delaware average (39.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Delaware bridges
533
Bridges in New Castle · 5 in Poor condition
NOXONTOWN RD. 26.2 t
Delaware average 39.5 t

Live comparison across Delaware.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.0
Serviceability /30
22.6
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,491 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1443 038

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NOXONTOWN 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 NOXONTOWN 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 NOXONTOWN RD.?

NOXONTOWN RD. in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NOXONTOWN RD. inspected?

NOXONTOWN 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 2,491 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NOXONTOWN 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 NOXONTOWN RD.?

NOXONTOWN RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NOXONTOWN RD.?

NOXONTOWN RD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NOXONTOWN RD. and does age affect safety?

NOXONTOWN RD. was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.

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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