US Bridges

I 295 NB over US 13 NB

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Farnhurst · Structure no. 1727 056

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
421 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65,419
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 295 NB over US 13 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over US 13 NB in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 65,419 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,773 by 2042. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesUS 13 NB
LocationFarnhurst
RouteInterstate 295
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69525, -75.57684
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,419 (2023)
Projected traffic76,773 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 I 295 NB over US 13 NB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 295 NB over US 13 NB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over US 13 NB carry?

About 65,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over US 13 NB?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over US 13 NB?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.