SLAUGHTER BEACH RD
Carrying SLAUGHTER BEACH RD over SLAUGHTER CREEK
S. OF SLAUGHTER BCH, Sussex, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SLAUGHTER BEACH RD
The SLAUGHTER BEACH RD bridge in Sussex, Delaware carries SLAUGHTER BEACH RD over SLAUGHTER CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 533 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SLAUGHTER BEACH 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1975
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 533 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3924 224
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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 SLAUGHTER BEACH 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 SLAUGHTER BEACH 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 SLAUGHTER BEACH RD?
SLAUGHTER BEACH RD in Sussex, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SLAUGHTER BEACH RD inspected?
SLAUGHTER BEACH 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 533 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SLAUGHTER BEACH 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 SLAUGHTER BEACH RD?
SLAUGHTER BEACH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SLAUGHTER BEACH RD?
SLAUGHTER BEACH RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SLAUGHTER BEACH RD and does age affect safety?
SLAUGHTER BEACH RD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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