US Bridges

I 295 SB RD 56 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · New Castle · Structure no. 1736 056

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,079
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 295 SB RD 56 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB RD 56 over Norfolk Southern in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 49,079 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,503 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB RD 56
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationNew Castle
RouteInterstate 295
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.6957, -75.54008
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,079 (2022)
Projected traffic49,503 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 SB RD 56 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 295 SB RD 56 over Norfolk Southern 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 SB RD 56 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 49,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB RD 56 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB RD 56 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.