US Bridges

Basin Rd/Sr 141 NB over I 95 & I 295 NB & 6099

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Newport · Structure no. 1675 006

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,605
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basin Rd/Sr 141 NB over I 95 & I 295 NB & 6099 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basin Rd/Sr 141 NB over I 95 & I 295 NB & 6099 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,605 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,869 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBasin Rd/Sr 141 NB
CrossesI 95 & I 295 NB & 6099
LocationNewport
RouteState Highway 141
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.70035, -75.60136
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,605 (2020)
Projected traffic67,869 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Basin Rd/Sr 141 NB over I 95 & I 295 NB & 6099 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basin Rd/Sr 141 NB over I 95 & I 295 NB & 6099 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Basin Rd/Sr 141 NB over I 95 & I 295 NB & 6099 carry?

About 54,605 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Basin Rd/Sr 141 NB over I 95 & I 295 NB & 6099?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Basin Rd/Sr 141 NB over I 95 & I 295 NB & 6099?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.