US Bridges

Welsh Tract RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Newark · Structure no. 1702 367

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,127
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Tract RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welsh Tract RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy 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 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 5,127 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,241 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWelsh Tract RD
CrossesI 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy
LocationSouth of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 367
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.64668, -75.75883
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,127 (2023)
Projected traffic7,241 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Welsh Tract RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy built?

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

What condition is Welsh Tract RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy 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 Welsh Tract RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy carry?

About 5,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Welsh Tract RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Tract RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.