SUSSEX HWY / US13
Carrying SUSSEX HWY / US13 over RECORDS POND
EAST OF LAUREL, Sussex, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUSSEX HWY / US13
The SUSSEX HWY / US13 bridge in Sussex, Delaware carries SUSSEX HWY / US13 over RECORDS POND. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 59.2 meters (194 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,291 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 7/9, substructure 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 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUSSEX HWY / US13 compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 2003
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 59.2 m (194 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,291 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3365S002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUSSEX HWY / US13 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 SUSSEX HWY / US13 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 SUSSEX HWY / US13?
SUSSEX HWY / US13 in Sussex, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUSSEX HWY / US13 inspected?
SUSSEX HWY / US13'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 23,291 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUSSEX HWY / US13 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 SUSSEX HWY / US13?
SUSSEX HWY / US13 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUSSEX HWY / US13?
SUSSEX HWY / US13 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SUSSEX HWY / US13 and does age affect safety?
SUSSEX HWY / US13 was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.
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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