US Bridges

Ramp 6048 over SR 273

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · East of Ogletown · Structure no. 1715D6048

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

About this bridge

Ramp 6048 over SR 273 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 6048 over SR 273 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1972, 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 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 9,095 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,304 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 6048
CrossesSR 273
LocationEast of Ogletown
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.67379, -75.67702
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 6048 over SR 273 built?

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

What condition is Ramp 6048 over SR 273 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 6048 over SR 273 carry?

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

How long is Ramp 6048 over SR 273?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 6048 over SR 273?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.