US Bridges

I 95 over City Streets & AMTRAK

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Wilmington · Structure no. 1748 059

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,936 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
63,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over City Streets & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 over City Streets & AMTRAK in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 5 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 63,420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,612 by 2042. The structure is 2,936 ft (894.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95
CrossesCity Streets & AMTRAK
LocationSouth of Wilmington
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73444, -75.565
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,936 ft (894.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,420 (2022)
Projected traffic98,612 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 over City Streets & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 95 over City Streets & AMTRAK 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 95 over City Streets & AMTRAK carry?

About 63,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over City Streets & AMTRAK?

The structure is 2,936 ft (894.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 over City Streets & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.