US Bridges

10th Street over I 95 & Ramp 6163

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1755 000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over I 95 & Ramp 6163 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street over I 95 & Ramp 6163 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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Carries10th Street
CrossesI 95 & Ramp 6163
LocationWilmington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74919, -75.55673
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,124 (2023)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over I 95 & Ramp 6163 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 10th Street over I 95 & Ramp 6163 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 10th Street over I 95 & Ramp 6163 carry?

About 1,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over I 95 & Ramp 6163?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over I 95 & Ramp 6163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.