US Bridges

Basin Rd/Sr 141 SB over I 95 & 6089

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Newport · Structure no. 1677 006

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,997
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basin Rd/Sr 141 SB over I 95 & 6089 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basin Rd/Sr 141 SB over I 95 & 6089 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 61,997 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,869 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBasin Rd/Sr 141 SB
CrossesI 95 & 6089
LocationNewport
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates39.70306, -75.60547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,997 (2022)
Projected traffic67,869 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Basin Rd/Sr 141 SB over I 95 & 6089 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basin Rd/Sr 141 SB over I 95 & 6089 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 2023.

How much traffic does Basin Rd/Sr 141 SB over I 95 & 6089 carry?

About 61,997 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Basin Rd/Sr 141 SB over I 95 & 6089?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Basin Rd/Sr 141 SB over I 95 & 6089?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.