US Bridges

S. College Ave. NB over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Newark · Structure no. 1703 387

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
408 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,833
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. College Ave. NB over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. College Ave. NB over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 62 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 15,833 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,466 by 2042. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. College Ave. NB
CrossesI 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy
LocationSouth of Newark
RouteState Highway 896
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.64691, -75.74601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,833 (2023)
Projected traffic30,466 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S. College Ave. NB over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is S. College Ave. NB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S. College Ave. NB over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy carry?

About 15,833 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S. College Ave. NB over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S. College Ave. NB over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.