Sixth ST over CSX
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1609B000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixth ST over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth ST over CSX in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 6 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixth ST over CSX built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Sixth ST over CSX 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sixth ST over CSX carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sixth ST over CSX?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sixth ST over CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.