SIMMS WOODS RD
Carrying SIMMS WOODS RD over SR 1
EAST OF CHESWOLD, Kent, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SIMMS WOODS RD
The SIMMS WOODS RD bridge in Kent, Delaware carries SIMMS WOODS RD over SR 1. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 58,182 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 SIMMS WOODS 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1991
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 58,182 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2345 345
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 SIMMS WOODS 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 SIMMS WOODS 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 SIMMS WOODS RD?
SIMMS WOODS RD in Kent, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SIMMS WOODS RD inspected?
SIMMS WOODS 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 58,182 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SIMMS WOODS 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 SIMMS WOODS RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SIMMS WOODS RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining SIMMS WOODS RD?
Ownership is not specified for SIMMS WOODS RD in the NBI.
How old is SIMMS WOODS RD and does age affect safety?
SIMMS WOODS RD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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