FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST LINE RD

Carrying WEST LINE RD over BUNTINGS BRANCH

W. OF FENWICK ISLAND, Sussex, Delaware

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST LINE RD

The WEST LINE RD bridge in Sussex, Delaware carries WEST LINE RD over BUNTINGS BRANCH. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 768 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How WEST LINE RD compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Delaware average (39.5 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Delaware bridges
153
Bridges in Sussex · 3 in Poor condition
WEST LINE RD 32.4 t
Delaware average 39.5 t

Live comparison across Delaware.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
768 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3463 396

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST LINE 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 WEST LINE 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 WEST LINE RD?

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

How often is WEST LINE RD inspected?

WEST LINE 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 768 vehicles per day.

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

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

WEST LINE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST LINE RD?

WEST LINE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WEST LINE RD and does age affect safety?

WEST LINE RD was built in 2013, making it 13 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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