US Bridges

Dupont HWY/US13NB over I295 South to US13 South

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Farnhurst · Structure no. 1666 033

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,969
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dupont HWY/US13NB over I295 South to US13 South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dupont HWY/US13NB over I295 South to US13 South in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 15,969 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,935 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDupont HWY/US13NB
CrossesI295 South to US13 South
LocationFarnhurst
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69839, -75.57292
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,969 (2023)
Projected traffic21,935 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dupont HWY/US13NB over I295 South to US13 South built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dupont HWY/US13NB over I295 South to US13 South 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 Dupont HWY/US13NB over I295 South to US13 South carry?

About 15,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dupont HWY/US13NB over I295 South to US13 South?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Dupont HWY/US13NB over I295 South to US13 South?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.