FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KENNETT PIKE/SR52

Carrying KENNETT PIKE/SR52 over WATERWAY

GREENVILLE, New Castle, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KENNETT PIKE/SR52

The KENNETT PIKE/SR52 bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries KENNETT PIKE/SR52 over WATERWAY. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,820 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 KENNETT PIKE/SR52 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
KENNETT PIKE/SR52 32.7 t
Delaware average 39.5 t

Live comparison across Delaware.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.4 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
45.0 m (148 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,820 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1608 009

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KENNETT PIKE/SR52 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 KENNETT PIKE/SR52 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 KENNETT PIKE/SR52?

KENNETT PIKE/SR52 in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KENNETT PIKE/SR52 inspected?

KENNETT PIKE/SR52'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 12,820 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KENNETT PIKE/SR52 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 KENNETT PIKE/SR52?

KENNETT PIKE/SR52 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KENNETT PIKE/SR52?

KENNETT PIKE/SR52 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KENNETT PIKE/SR52 and does age affect safety?

KENNETT PIKE/SR52 was built in 1925, making it 101 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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