US Bridges

I 95 NB over I 95 I 495 S to I 295 N

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Christiana Interchange · Structure no. 1738 059

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over I 95 I 495 S to I 295 N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over I 95 I 495 S to I 295 N in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 95,743 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,456 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesI 95 I 495 S to I 295 N
LocationChristiana Interchange
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.70291, -75.5897
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,743 (2023)
Projected traffic57,456 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over I 95 I 495 S to I 295 N built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I 95 NB over I 95 I 495 S to I 295 N 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over I 95 I 495 S to I 295 N carry?

About 95,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over I 95 I 495 S to I 295 N?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over I 95 I 495 S to I 295 N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.