US Bridges

SR 273 over I 95 Delaware Turnpike

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · East of Ogletown · Structure no. 1715 018

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
460 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,185
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 273 over I 95 Delaware Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 273 over I 95 Delaware Turnpike in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 33,185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,329 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 273
CrossesI 95 Delaware Turnpike
LocationEast of Ogletown
RouteState Highway 273
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.67207, -75.67532
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,185 (2022)
Projected traffic36,329 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 273 over I 95 Delaware Turnpike built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 273 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 273 over I 95 Delaware Turnpike carry?

About 33,185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 273 over I 95 Delaware Turnpike?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 273 over I 95 Delaware Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.