Fawn RD over Nanticoke River
FairSussex County, Delaware · NE of Bridgeville · Structure no. 3131 600
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 931
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fawn RD over Nanticoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fawn RD over Nanticoke River in Sussex County, Delaware. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 931 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fawn RD over Nanticoke River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fawn RD over Nanticoke River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Fawn RD over Nanticoke River carry?
About 931 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Fawn RD over Nanticoke River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fawn RD over Nanticoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.