US Bridges

New Castle AVE/SR9 over I 295 SB RD 56

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · New Castle · Structure no. 1734 019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,928
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

New Castle AVE/SR9 over I 295 SB RD 56 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Castle AVE/SR9 over I 295 SB RD 56 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 15,928 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,346 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Castle AVE/SR9
CrossesI 295 SB RD 56
LocationNew Castle
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69662, -75.5534
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,928 (2022)
Projected traffic22,346 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Castle AVE/SR9 over I 295 SB RD 56 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Castle AVE/SR9 over I 295 SB RD 56 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 New Castle AVE/SR9 over I 295 SB RD 56 carry?

About 15,928 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Castle AVE/SR9 over I 295 SB RD 56?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns New Castle AVE/SR9 over I 295 SB RD 56?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.