US301 SB
Carrying US301 SB over SUMMIT BRIDGE RD
NORTH OF MIDDLETOWN, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US301 SB
The US301 SB bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries US301 SB over SUMMIT BRIDGE RD. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 30,141 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US301 SB 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
- 2018
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,141 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1470S084
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US301 SB 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 US301 SB 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 US301 SB?
US301 SB in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US301 SB inspected?
US301 SB'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 30,141 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US301 SB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US301 SB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US301 SB.
Who is responsible for maintaining US301 SB?
Ownership is not specified for US301 SB in the NBI.
How old is US301 SB and does age affect safety?
US301 SB was built in 2018, making it 8 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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