US Bridges

Ramp 6059 over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Christiana · Structure no. 1716A6059

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,960
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 6059 over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 6059 over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,960 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 6059
CrossesSR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem
LocationNorth of Christiana
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.68436, -75.65623
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,960 (2020)
Projected traffic8,650 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 6059 over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 6059 over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp 6059 over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem carry?

About 6,960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 6059 over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 6059 over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.