FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DEER RUN RD

Carrying DEER RUN RD over SAW MILL BRANCH

EAST OF BLACKBIRD, New Castle, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DEER RUN RD

The DEER RUN RD bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries DEER RUN RD over SAW MILL BRANCH. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 114 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 8/9. 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 DEER RUN RD 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
DEER RUN RD 32.7 t
Delaware average 39.5 t

Live comparison across Delaware.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
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
2021
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
114 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1455 466

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DEER RUN 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 DEER RUN 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 DEER RUN RD?

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

How often is DEER RUN RD inspected?

DEER RUN 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 114 vehicles per day.

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

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

DEER RUN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DEER RUN RD?

DEER RUN RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is DEER RUN RD and does age affect safety?

DEER RUN RD was built in 2021, making it 5 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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