Bridge Safety in Delaware
874 bridges, 10 Poor condition, avg age 47 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 874 |
| Good Condition | 376 |
| Fair Condition | 488 |
| Poor Condition | 10 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1839 |
| Average Age | 47 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 43.0% |
| % Fair | 55.8% |
| % Poor | 1.1% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Delaware
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 95 NB | Poor | 1965 | 84,782 | - |
| ASSAWOMAN BAY | Poor | 1957 | 11,464 | - |
| BLACKBIRD CREEK | Poor | 1920 | 11,020 | - |
| ST. JONES RIVER | Poor | 1965 | 8,726 | - |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN | Poor | 1942 | 7,915 | - |
| C&D CANAL | Poor | 1969 | 1,203 | - |
| APPOQUINIMINK RIVER | Poor | 1973 | 840 | - |
| CRAIGS POND SPILLWAY | Poor | 1973 | 196 | - |
| MISPILLION RIVER | Poor | 1977 | 99 | - |
| SLAUGHTER CREEK | Poor | 1931 | 78 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Delaware
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDYWINE CREEK | Fair | 1839 | 187 yrs | 3,224 |
| MILL CREEK | Good | 1846 | 180 yrs | 7,382 |
| RED CLAY CREEK | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 3,398 |
| ST. JONES RIVER | Fair | 1885 | 141 yrs | 11,547 |
| BRANDYWINE CREEK | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 2,103 |
| BRANDYWINE CREEK | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 9,627 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Good | 1900 | 126 yrs | 23,743 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 99 |
| PEDESTRIAN PATH | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 9,804 |
| MISPILLION RIVER | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 99 |
Bridge Safety in Delaware
Bridge condition data for Delaware comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.