US Bridges

I 295 N to US 13 N over US13 RD33 Sb.

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Farnhurst · Structure no. 1728 6116

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,284
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 295 N to US 13 N over US13 RD33 Sb. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 N to US 13 N over US13 RD33 Sb. 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 4,284 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,239 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 N to US 13 N
CrossesUS13 RD33 Sb.
LocationFarnhurst
RouteInterstate 295
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69547, -75.57696
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,284 (2022)
Projected traffic4,239 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
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 N to US 13 N over US13 RD33 Sb. built?

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

What condition is I 295 N to US 13 N over US13 RD33 Sb. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 N to US 13 N over US13 RD33 Sb. carry?

About 4,284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 295 N to US 13 N over US13 RD33 Sb.?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 N to US 13 N over US13 RD33 Sb.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.