US Bridges

Churchmans Rd. over I 95

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Stanton · Structure no. 1718 339

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
786 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,267
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchmans Rd. over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churchmans Rd. over I 95 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 19,267 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,404 by 2042. The structure is 786 ft (239.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChurchmans Rd.
CrossesI 95
LocationSouth of Stanton
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates39.68736, -75.64547
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length786 ft (239.5 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,267 (2021)
Projected traffic32,404 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Churchmans Rd. over I 95 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churchmans Rd. 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Churchmans Rd. over I 95 carry?

About 19,267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Churchmans Rd. over I 95?

The structure is 786 ft (239.5 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Churchmans Rd. over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.