NORTH STATE ST
Carrying NORTH STATE ST over SILVER LAKE
DOVER, Kent, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH STATE ST
The NORTH STATE ST bridge in Kent, Delaware carries NORTH STATE ST over SILVER LAKE. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,040 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH STATE ST 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1937
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 29.6 m (97 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,040 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2003C003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH STATE ST 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 NORTH STATE ST against other structures in Kent 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 NORTH STATE ST?
NORTH STATE ST in Kent, Delaware, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH STATE ST inspected?
NORTH STATE ST'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 13,040 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH STATE ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTH STATE ST?
NORTH STATE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH STATE ST?
NORTH STATE ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH STATE ST and does age affect safety?
NORTH STATE ST was built in 1937, making it 89 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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