Poor Condition Bridges in Delaware
10 bridges rated Poor condition in Delaware. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0–9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 10 such bridges in Delaware.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 95 NB | Delaware | 1965 | 84,782 | 88.4 m | |
| ASSAWOMAN BAY | Delaware | 1957 | 11,464 | 134.1 m | |
| BLACKBIRD CREEK | Delaware | 1920 | 11,020 | 12.8 m | |
| ST. JONES RIVER | Delaware | 1965 | 8,726 | 92.2 m | |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN | Delaware | 1942 | 7,915 | 185.3 m | |
| C&D CANAL | Delaware | 1969 | 1,203 | 2,570.1 m | |
| APPOQUINIMINK RIVER | Delaware | 1973 | 840 | 62.4 m | |
| CRAIGS POND SPILLWAY | Delaware | 1973 | 196 | 7.3 m | |
| MISPILLION RIVER | Delaware | 1977 | 99 | 13.4 m | |
| SLAUGHTER CREEK | Delaware | 1931 | 78 | 10.9 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0–9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0–2 are immediately closed.