FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SCOTT LAND RD

Carrying SCOTT LAND RD over GRAYS BRANCH

EAST OF LAUREL, Sussex, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SCOTT LAND RD

The SCOTT LAND RD bridge in Sussex, Delaware carries SCOTT LAND RD over GRAYS BRANCH. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of other and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 339 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SCOTT LAND RD compares

▼ 6.8
Load rating vs Delaware average (39.5 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Delaware bridges
153
Bridges in Sussex · 3 in Poor condition
SCOTT LAND RD 32.7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Other
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
339 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3352 434

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SCOTT LAND 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 SCOTT LAND 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 SCOTT LAND RD?

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

How often is SCOTT LAND RD inspected?

SCOTT LAND 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 339 vehicles per day.

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

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

SCOTT LAND RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SCOTT LAND RD?

SCOTT LAND RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SCOTT LAND RD and does age affect safety?

SCOTT LAND RD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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