US Bridges

SR273-I95 Ramp over I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · East of Ogletown · Structure no. 1715B6047

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
472 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR273-I95 Ramp over I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR273-I95 Ramp over I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 14,630 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,184 by 2042. The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR273-I95 Ramp
CrossesI95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy
LocationEast of Ogletown
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.67148, -75.67622
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length472 ft (144 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,630 (2022)
Projected traffic18,184 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR273-I95 Ramp over I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR273-I95 Ramp over I95 / 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 SR273-I95 Ramp over I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy carry?

About 14,630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR273-I95 Ramp over I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy?

The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR273-I95 Ramp over I95 / Jfk Mem Hgwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.