US Bridges

Eighth ST over I 95 & Ramp 6152

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1753 000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eighth ST over I 95 & Ramp 6152 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eighth ST over I 95 & Ramp 6152 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 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEighth ST
CrossesI 95 & Ramp 6152
LocationWilmington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74705, -75.55818
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2023)
Projected traffic314 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Eighth ST over I 95 & Ramp 6152 built?

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

What condition is Eighth ST over I 95 & Ramp 6152 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Eighth ST over I 95 & Ramp 6152 carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Eighth ST over I 95 & Ramp 6152?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Eighth ST over I 95 & Ramp 6152?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.