SR 48 TO I 95 S
Carrying SR 48 TO I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 LAN AV
WILMINGTON, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 48 TO I 95 S
The SR 48 TO I 95 S bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries SR 48 TO I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 LAN AV. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 17,769 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 SR 48 TO I 95 S compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2020
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,769 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1750 6148
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 SR 48 TO I 95 S 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 SR 48 TO I 95 S 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 SR 48 TO I 95 S?
SR 48 TO I 95 S in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 48 TO I 95 S inspected?
SR 48 TO I 95 S'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 17,769 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 48 TO I 95 S 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 SR 48 TO I 95 S?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SR 48 TO I 95 S.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 48 TO I 95 S?
Ownership is not specified for SR 48 TO I 95 S in the NBI.
How old is SR 48 TO I 95 S and does age affect safety?
SR 48 TO I 95 S was built in 2020, making it 6 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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