FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FLEETWOOD POND RD

Carrying FLEETWOOD POND RD over FLEETWOOD POND SPILLWAY

EAST OF SEAFORD, Sussex, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FLEETWOOD POND RD

The FLEETWOOD POND RD bridge in Sussex, Delaware carries FLEETWOOD POND RD over FLEETWOOD POND SPILLWAY. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 454 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.0 metric tons.

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

How FLEETWOOD POND RD compares

▼ 4.5
Load rating vs Delaware average (39.5 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Delaware bridges
153
Bridges in Sussex · 3 in Poor condition
FLEETWOOD POND RD 35.0 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
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
454 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3249 484

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FLEETWOOD POND 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 FLEETWOOD POND RD 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 FLEETWOOD POND RD?

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

How often is FLEETWOOD POND RD inspected?

FLEETWOOD POND 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 454 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FLEETWOOD POND RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FLEETWOOD POND RD?

FLEETWOOD POND RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FLEETWOOD POND RD?

FLEETWOOD POND RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FLEETWOOD POND RD and does age affect safety?

FLEETWOOD POND RD was built in 1967, making it 59 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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