US Bridges

Salem Church RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · East of Newark · Structure no. 1711 348

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
512 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Church RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1963, 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 11,718 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,128 by 2042. The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church RD
CrossesI 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy
LocationEast of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.65855, -75.69687
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length512 ft (156.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,718 (2022)
Projected traffic18,128 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Church RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy built?

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

What condition is Salem Church 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Church RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy carry?

About 11,718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Salem Church RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy?

The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church RD over I 95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.