I 95 over Little Mill Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · South of Wilmington · Structure no. 1746 059
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90,773
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 over Little Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 over Little Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 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 90,773 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 290,880 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 over Little Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I 95 over Little Mill Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 95 over Little Mill Creek carry?
About 90,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 95 over Little Mill Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 over Little Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.