Total Bridges
878
Public highway bridges in Delaware
State profile · Below national median SD
Delaware bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Delaware — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 878
- Public bridges
- 29.5%
- Good condition
- 1.3%
- Poor condition
- 1.3%
- Structurally deficient
Good Condition
29.5%
259 bridges rated 7-9
-20.5pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
1.3%
11 bridges rated 0-4
Structurally Deficient
1.3%
11 bridges flagged for repair priority
-5.7pp vs national avg 7.0%
Delaware vs national bridge condition
Delaware — Good condition share 29.5%
National avg
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
Delaware — Structurally deficient share 4.2%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Delaware (FHWA NBI)
Counties (3)
Delaware vs nearby ranks
Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)
States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Delaware on the same metric.
32
Nevada
1.07% top marginal rate
48
Texas
1.13% top marginal rate
10
Delaware
1.25% top marginal rate
11
District of Columbia
1.26% top marginal rate
04
Arizona
1.44% top marginal rate
Bridges Needing Most Attention in Delaware
Six lowest-condition bridges in Delaware, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.
CODS ROAD
Structurally DeficientOver: SLAUGHTER CREEK
WEST OF FOWLER BEACH, Sussex, DE
Built 1931 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 77
US ROUTE 13
PoorOver: C & D CANAL
4.5 MI. W. OF REEDY PT., Kent, DE
Built 1941 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 10,208
LEBANON RD/SR10 WB
PoorOver: ST. JONES RIVER
SOUTH OF DOVER, Kent, DE
Built 1965 Load: 30.8 t ADT: 8,726
MAPLE AVE
Structurally DeficientOver: MISPILLION RIVER
MILFORD, Kent, DE
Built 1977 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 99
CRAIGS MILL RD
PoorOver: CRAIGS POND SPILLWAY
WEST OF SEAFORD, Sussex, DE
Built 1973 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 200
PRIVATE/PARK ROAD
PoorOver: RED CLAY CREEK
YORKLYN AREA, New Castle, DE
Built 1915 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 99
All Bridges in Delaware
DUPONT PKWY/US13 S
FairOver: WATERWAY
S. OF WILMINGTON, New Castle, DE
Built 1992 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 14,790
US 9
FairOver: DELAWARE BAY
LEWES FERRY, Sussex, DE
Built 1964 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 580
US 9
FairOver: DELAWARE BAY
LEWES FERRY, Sussex, DE
Built 1964 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 1,237
BAYARD AVE./SR1A
FairOver: SILVER LAKE
SOUTH REHOBOTH, Sussex, DE
Built 1938 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 7,275
DUPONT HWY/US13
FairOver: ISAACS BRANCH
SOUTH OF DOVER, Kent, DE
Built 1952 Load: 33.4 t ADT: 38,782
FORK LANDING RD
FairOver: BROWNS BRANCH
S.W. OF FREDERICA, Kent, DE
Built 1957 Load: 33.4 t ADT: 281
SR273 / OGLETOWN R
FairOver: AMTRAK
OGLETOWN, New Castle, DE
Built 1997 Load: 33.4 t ADT: 25,799
RIFLE RANGE RD
FairOver: NANTICOKE RIVER
EAST OF BRIDGEVILLE, Sussex, DE
Built 1969 Load: 33.4 t ADT: 1,903
GERMAN RD
FairOver: CONCORD POND SPILLWAY
CONCORD POND, Sussex, DE
Built 1980 Load: 33.4 t ADT: 5,902
DOUBLE BRIDGES RD
FairOver: MILLER CREEK
SOUTH OF OCEAN VIEW, Sussex, DE
Built 1986 Load: 33.4 t ADT: 3,100
COW MARSH CREEK RD
FairOver: COW MARSH DITCH
W. OF VIOLA, Kent, DE
Built 1981 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 427
KOREAN WAR VET MEM
FairOver: STONEY CREEK
DELAIRES, New Castle, DE
Built 1972 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 37,755
MAIN STREET
FairOver: TIDY ISLAND CREEK
SOUTH OF MARYDEL, Kent, DE
Built 1975 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,321
NAAMANS RD / SR92
FairOver: NAAMANS CREEK
WEST OF MARCUS HOOK, New Castle, DE
Built 1988 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 11,915
WAY ROAD
FairOver: TRIB OF RED CLAY CREEK
EAST OF ASHLAND, New Castle, DE
Built 1966 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 929
UPPER PIKE CREEK R
FairOver: PIKE CREEK
E. OF WHITE CLAY PARK, New Castle, DE
Built 1970 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,450
SR 299/MAIN STREET
FairOver: APPOQUINIMINK RIVER
S/E ODESSA LIMITS, New Castle, DE
Built 1928 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 3,582
HIGH ST
FairOver: NORFOLK SOUTHERN
SEAFORD, Sussex, DE
Built 1941 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 6,755
BENGE RD.
FairOver: RED CLAY CREEK
YORKLYN, New Castle, DE
Built 1971 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 442
KIAMENSI RD
FairOver: RED CLAY CREEK
S.W. OF NEWPORT, New Castle, DE
Built 1989 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 1,925
SUNSET LAKE RD
FairOver: MUDDY RUN
SOUTH OF NEWARK, New Castle, DE
Built 1958 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 16,655
BRENNEN DR
FairOver: TRIB. TO WHITE CLAY CREE
TODD ESTATES, New Castle, DE
Built 1976 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 99
FAST LANDING RD
FairOver: DYKE BRANCH
LEIPSIC, Kent, DE
Built 1995 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 782
DARLEY RD
FairOver: NAAMANS CREEK
WEST OF NAAMANS, New Castle, DE
Built 1959 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 6,438
KOREAN WAR VET MEM
FairOver: APPOQUINIMINK RIVER
SOUTH OF ODESSA, New Castle, DE
Built 1999 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 18,626
REDDEN RD.
FairOver: GRAVELLY BRANCH
N.W. OF GEORGETOWN, Sussex, DE
Built 1934 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 2,950
FLEETWOOD POND RD
FairOver: FLEETWOOD POND SPILLWAY
EAST OF SEAFORD, Sussex, DE
Built 1967 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 454
GOV PRINTZ BLVD
FairOver: SHELLPOT CREEK
WILMINGTON, New Castle, DE
Built 1934 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 10,395
ELKTON RD/SR2
FairOver: WEST BRANCH
S/W NEWARK, New Castle, DE
Built 1968 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 29,655
CARR RD
FairOver: SHELLPOT CREEK
EAST OF WILMINGTON, New Castle, DE
Built 1965 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 1,717
12TH ST-I495 RAMP
FairOver: 48" PIPE / DRAINAGE AREA
WILMINGTON, New Castle, DE
Built 1976 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 1,012
WOODLAND BEACH RD.
FairOver: DUCK CREEK
WOODLAND BEACH, Kent, DE
Built 1971 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 370
FAULKLAND RD
FairOver: HYDE RUN
W. OF BRANDYWINE PARK, New Castle, DE
Built 1922 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,319
SR 141
FairOver: CSX RAILROAD
NORTH OF NEWPORT, New Castle, DE
Built 1979 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 50,659
JFK MEM HGY/I95NB
FairOver: CSX RAILROAD
N.E. OF WILMINGTON, New Castle, DE
Built 1968 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 32,346
LION HOPE RD
FairOver: GRAVELLY RUN
WEST OF KENTON, Kent, DE
Built 2011 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 302
GREENVILLE RD
FairOver: GREEN BRANCH
S/W OF HARRINGTON, Kent, DE
Built 1986 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 242
WOODLAND RD
FairOver: CHAPEL BRANCH
S.W. OF SEAFORD, Sussex, DE
Built 1966 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,274
MARKET ST
FairOver: MURDERKILL RIVER
FREDERICA, Kent, DE
Built 1996 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 398
MARYLAND AVE/SR4
FairOver: LITTLE MILL CREEK
WEST OF WILMINGTON, New Castle, DE
Built 1931 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 19,291
SR 9
FairOver: APPOQUINIMINK RIVER
N/E OF ODESSA, New Castle, DE
Built 1973 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 840
HYETTS CORNER RD
FairOver: US301
WEST OF BIDDLES CORNER, New Castle, DE
Built 2019 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 1,010
FOULK RD/SR261
FairOver: TRIBUTARY -NAAMANS CREEK
NORTH OF WILMINGTON, New Castle, DE
Built 1965 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 10,500
US13NB/DUPONT PKY
FairOver: DRAWYERS CREEK
NORTH OF ODESSA, New Castle, DE
Built 1933 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 28,234
COASTAL HGWY /SR1
FairOver: BROADKILL RIVER
EAST OF MILTON, Sussex, DE
Built 1967 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 17,782
GODWIN SCHOOL RD.
FairOver: INGRAM POND
WEST OF MILLSBORO, Sussex, DE
Built 1957 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 746
MAHAN CORNER RD
FairOver: CULBRETH MARSH DITCH
S.E OF MARYDEL, Kent, DE
Built 1957 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 673
FERRY CUT OFF RD
FairOver: NARROW DYKE CANAL
NEW CASTLE, New Castle, DE
Built 1983 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 2,818
US 13 NB/DUPONT PA
FairOver: APPOQUINIMINK RIVER
SOUTH OF ODESSA, New Castle, DE
Built 1985 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 8,837
US 13 SB
FairOver: APPOQUINIMINK RIVER
SOUTH OF ODESSA, New Castle, DE
Built 1984 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 8,637
Showing 401-450 of 878 bridges
Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.
Understanding Bridge Conditions
How FHWA rates bridge condition on a 0-9 scale.
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How to look up bridge condition data for bridges on your route.
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