Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal
New Castle County, Delaware · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Delaware Rt. 9 over C&d Canal in New Castle County, Delaware, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1985, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,203 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel through truss |
| Length | about 8,432 ft |
| Location | 1/2 Mi S of Del. City |
| NBI structure number | 000000001496002 |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Delaware department of transportation.
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