US Bridges

Ramp 6048 over I 95

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · East of Ogletown · Structure no. 1715A6048

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
473 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,095
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 6048 over I 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 6048 over I 95 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 9,095 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,304 by 2042. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 6048
CrossesI 95
LocationEast of Ogletown
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.67188, -75.67561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,095 (2022)
Projected traffic11,304 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Ramp 6048 over I 95 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ramp 6048 over I 95 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 Ramp 6048 over I 95 carry?

About 9,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 6048 over I 95?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 6048 over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.