US Bridges

I 295 N & US 40 E over Norfolk Southern

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · New Castle · Structure no. 1737 056

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,079
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 295 N & US 40 E over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 N & US 40 E over Norfolk Southern in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 74 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,079 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,503 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 N & US 40 E
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationNew Castle
RouteInterstate 295
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69504, -75.54061
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,079 (2022)
Projected traffic49,503 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 & US 40 E over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I 295 N & US 40 E over Norfolk Southern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 N & US 40 E over Norfolk Southern carry?

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

How long is I 295 N & US 40 E over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 N & US 40 E over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.