LANCASTER PK/SR48
Carrying LANCASTER PK/SR48 over CSX RAILROAD
WILMINGTON, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LANCASTER PK/SR48
The LANCASTER PK/SR48 bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries LANCASTER PK/SR48 over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1978, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.9 meters (85 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,639 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 66.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LANCASTER PK/SR48 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
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1978
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.9 m (85 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25,639 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1609 237
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 LANCASTER PK/SR48 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 LANCASTER PK/SR48 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 LANCASTER PK/SR48?
LANCASTER PK/SR48 in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LANCASTER PK/SR48 inspected?
LANCASTER PK/SR48'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 25,639 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LANCASTER PK/SR48 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 LANCASTER PK/SR48?
LANCASTER PK/SR48 has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LANCASTER PK/SR48?
LANCASTER PK/SR48 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LANCASTER PK/SR48 and does age affect safety?
LANCASTER PK/SR48 was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1978.
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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