US Bridges

SR 48 to I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av

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New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1750 6148

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,624
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 to I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 to I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 48 to I 95 S
CrossesSR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av
LocationWilmington
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74175, -75.56211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2023)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 48 to I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 to I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 to I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 to I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 to I 95 S over SR 48 EB RD 237 Lan Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.