US Bridges

I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over SR 72/S. Chaper St.

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Newark · Structure no. 1709 056

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,033
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over SR 72/S. Chaper St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over SR 72/S. Chaper St. in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 60,033 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,086 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy
CrossesSR 72/S. Chaper St.
LocationSouth of Newark
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.64868, -75.73201
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,033 (2023)
Projected traffic79,086 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over SR 72/S. Chaper St. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over SR 72/S. Chaper St. 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 I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over SR 72/S. Chaper St. carry?

About 60,033 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over SR 72/S. Chaper St.?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over SR 72/S. Chaper St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.