FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JACKSON DITCH RD

Carrying JACKSON DITCH RD over BROWNS BRANCH

EAST OF HARRINGTON, Kent, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JACKSON DITCH RD

The JACKSON DITCH RD bridge in Kent, Delaware carries JACKSON DITCH RD over BROWNS BRANCH. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,469 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 34.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How JACKSON DITCH RD compares

▼ 5.5
Load rating vs Delaware average (39.5 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Delaware bridges
192
Bridges in Kent · 3 in Poor condition
JACKSON DITCH RD 34.0 t
Delaware average 39.5 t

Live comparison across Delaware.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,469 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2430A430

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JACKSON DITCH 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 JACKSON DITCH 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 JACKSON DITCH RD?

JACKSON DITCH RD in Kent, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JACKSON DITCH RD inspected?

JACKSON DITCH 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 1,469 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JACKSON DITCH 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 JACKSON DITCH RD?

JACKSON DITCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JACKSON DITCH RD?

JACKSON DITCH RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is JACKSON DITCH RD and does age affect safety?

JACKSON DITCH RD was built in 1974, making it 52 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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