SHELL BRIDGE RD.
Carrying SHELL BRIDGE RD. over TRIB OF BROAD CREEK
S. OF BETHEL, Sussex, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHELL BRIDGE RD.
The SHELL BRIDGE RD. bridge in Sussex, Delaware carries SHELL BRIDGE RD. over TRIB OF BROAD CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 978 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHELL BRIDGE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1999
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 978 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3306 493
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHELL BRIDGE 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 SHELL BRIDGE 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 SHELL BRIDGE RD.?
SHELL BRIDGE RD. in Sussex, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHELL BRIDGE RD. inspected?
SHELL BRIDGE 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 978 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHELL BRIDGE 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 SHELL BRIDGE RD.?
SHELL BRIDGE RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHELL BRIDGE RD.?
SHELL BRIDGE RD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SHELL BRIDGE RD. and does age affect safety?
SHELL BRIDGE RD. was built in 1999, making it 27 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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