US Bridges

Ramp 6107 over I 295 SB

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Christiana Interchange · Structure no. 1740 060

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 6107 over I 295 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 6107 over I 295 SB in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 84,782 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,183 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 6107
CrossesI 295 SB
LocationChristiana Interchange
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.70655, -75.59191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,782 (2023)
Projected traffic16,183 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ramp 6107 over I 295 SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 6107 over I 295 SB 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 Ramp 6107 over I 295 SB carry?

About 84,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 6107 over I 295 SB?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 6107 over I 295 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.