CHESTNUT GROVE RD
Carrying CHESTNUT GROVE RD over CAHOON BRANCH
WEST OF DOVER, Kent, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHESTNUT GROVE RD
The CHESTNUT GROVE RD bridge in Kent, Delaware carries CHESTNUT GROVE RD over CAHOON BRANCH. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,325 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 52.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHESTNUT GROVE RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2013
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,325 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2158A158
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 CHESTNUT GROVE 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 CHESTNUT GROVE RD 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 CHESTNUT GROVE RD?
CHESTNUT GROVE RD in Kent, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHESTNUT GROVE RD inspected?
CHESTNUT GROVE 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 2,325 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHESTNUT GROVE RD 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 CHESTNUT GROVE RD?
CHESTNUT GROVE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHESTNUT GROVE RD?
CHESTNUT GROVE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CHESTNUT GROVE RD and does age affect safety?
CHESTNUT GROVE RD was built in 2013, making it 13 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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