US Bridges

Otts Chapel RD over I 95 Delaware Turnpike

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S.W. of Newark · Structure no. 1701 397

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otts Chapel RD over I 95 Delaware Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otts Chapel RD over I 95 Delaware Turnpike in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 14,225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,091 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOtts Chapel RD
CrossesI 95 Delaware Turnpike
LocationS.W. of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 397
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.64055, -75.7792
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,225 (2023)
Projected traffic20,091 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Otts Chapel RD over I 95 Delaware Turnpike built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otts Chapel RD over I 95 Delaware Turnpike 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Otts Chapel RD over I 95 Delaware Turnpike carry?

About 14,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Otts Chapel RD over I 95 Delaware Turnpike?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Otts Chapel RD over I 95 Delaware Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.