US Bridges

I 295 S to SR 9 N over Drainage Ditch

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · New Castle · Structure no. 1735I6121

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,832
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 295 S to SR 9 N over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I 295 S to SR 9 N over Drainage Ditch 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 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 5,832 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,387 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI 295 S to SR 9 N
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationNew Castle
RouteInterstate 295
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69757, -75.55125
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,832 (2023)
Projected traffic7,387 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 S to SR 9 N over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I 295 S to SR 9 N over Drainage Ditch 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 S to SR 9 N over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 295 S to SR 9 N over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 295 S to SR 9 N over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.