US Bridges

I 95 NB over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Christiana · Structure no. 1717 056

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103,953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 103,953 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,620 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesSR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem
LocationNorth of Christiana
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.68381, -75.65636
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,953 (2022)
Projected traffic131,620 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I 95 NB over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I 95 NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem carry?

About 103,953 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.