FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RD 206

Carrying RD 206 over SR 1

SOUTH OF MILFORD, Sussex, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: RD 206

The RD 206 bridge in Sussex, Delaware carries RD 206 over SR 1. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 24,707 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 RD 206 compares

153
Bridges in Sussex · 3 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Delaware.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
24,707 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3004 206

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RD 206 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 RD 206 against other structures in Sussex 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 RD 206?

RD 206 in Sussex, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RD 206 inspected?

RD 206'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 24,707 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD 206 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 RD 206?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for RD 206.

Who is responsible for maintaining RD 206?

Ownership is not specified for RD 206 in the NBI.

How old is RD 206 and does age affect safety?

RD 206 was built in 2014, making it 12 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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