US Bridges

Chapman RD over I95 SB

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New Castle County, Delaware · E. of Newark · Structure no. 1714 347

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,086
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman RD over I95 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapman RD over I95 SB in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,086 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,228 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman RD
CrossesI95 SB
LocationE. of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.66644, -75.68644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,086 (2023)
Projected traffic15,228 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapman RD over I95 SB built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman RD over I95 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Chapman RD over I95 SB carry?

About 11,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chapman RD over I95 SB?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman RD over I95 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.