US Bridges

I 295 SB over US13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Farnhurst · Structure no. 1729 056

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
719 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
65,419
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 295 SB over US13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over US13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 77,640 by 2042. The structure is 719 ft (219.1 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesUS13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp
LocationFarnhurst
RouteInterstate 295
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69596, -75.57591
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length719 ft (219.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,419 (2023)
Projected traffic77,640 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 SB over US13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I 295 SB over US13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp 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 SB over US13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp carry?

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

How long is I 295 SB over US13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp?

The structure is 719 ft (219.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over US13 & I295S-US13SB Ramp?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.