US Bridges

S. College Ave. SB over I 95 Delaware Turnpike

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Newark · Structure no. 1703A387

Built
1970
55 years old
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. SB over I 95 Delaware Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. College Ave. SB over I 95 Delaware Turnpike in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. College Ave. SB
CrossesI 95 Delaware Turnpike
LocationSouth of Newark
RouteState Highway 896
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.6469, -75.74625
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 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 width44 ft (13.3 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 structure3
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. SB over I 95 Delaware Turnpike built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does S. College Ave. SB over I 95 Delaware Turnpike carry?

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

How long is S. College Ave. SB over I 95 Delaware Turnpike?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S. College Ave. SB over I 95 Delaware Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.