US Bridges

Sixth ST over I 95 Ramp 6154

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1751 000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth ST over I 95 Ramp 6154 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth ST over I 95 Ramp 6154 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSixth ST
CrossesI 95 Ramp 6154
LocationWilmington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74555, -75.55922
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth ST over I 95 Ramp 6154 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Sixth ST over I 95 Ramp 6154 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth ST over I 95 Ramp 6154 carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sixth ST over I 95 Ramp 6154?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth ST over I 95 Ramp 6154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.