US Bridges

I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy over Norfolk Southern

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Newark · Structure no. 1706 056

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117,657
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy over Norfolk Southern is a concrete slab carrying I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy over Norfolk Southern 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 117,657 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,924 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationSouth of Newark
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.64809, -75.73487
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.5 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,657 (2021)
Projected traffic191,924 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy over Norfolk Southern built?

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

What condition is I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy over Norfolk Southern 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 2022.

How much traffic does I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 117,657 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.