Del. Code tit. 17 § 1806
In order to provide for an orderly transition of bridge operations, upon the effective date of this chapter, the Authority shall promptly arrange with the Delaware Interstate Highway Division for the preparation of an independent audit and accounting of its assets, liabilities and operations, and for fixing a date upon which the books and records of the said Division shall be closed and from and after which the Authority shall undertake the operation and control of the said Bridge; and it shall at the same time provide for the assumption of all outstanding obligations of the Delaware Interstate Highway Division for the construction, maintenance, improvement and operation of the said Bridge and shall take over all personnel, maps, books, records, revenues, funds and other assets relating thereto.
17 Del. C. § 1806