DUPONT RD
Carrying DUPONT RD over CSX RAILROAD
ELSMERE, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DUPONT RD
The DUPONT RD bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries DUPONT RD over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 99 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 DUPONT RD 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
- 1980
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 99 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1629 027
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 DUPONT 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 DUPONT 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 DUPONT RD?
DUPONT RD in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DUPONT RD inspected?
DUPONT 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 99 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DUPONT RD 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 DUPONT RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DUPONT RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining DUPONT RD?
Ownership is not specified for DUPONT RD in the NBI.
How old is DUPONT RD and does age affect safety?
DUPONT RD was built in 1980, making it 46 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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