AMTRAK
Carrying AMTRAK over KING STREET
WILMINGTON, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AMTRAK
The AMTRAK bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries AMTRAK over KING STREET. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 26,057 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AMTRAK compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1905
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 26,057 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1690 000
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 AMTRAK 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 AMTRAK 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 AMTRAK?
AMTRAK in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AMTRAK inspected?
AMTRAK'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 26,057 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AMTRAK 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 AMTRAK?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for AMTRAK.
Who is responsible for maintaining AMTRAK?
Ownership is not specified for AMTRAK in the NBI.
How old is AMTRAK and does age affect safety?
AMTRAK was built in 1905, making it 121 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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