US Bridges

Ramp I95SB to 11th over I 95 & Ramp 6169

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1756 6167

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I95SB to 11th over I 95 & Ramp 6169 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I95SB to 11th over I 95 & Ramp 6169 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 2,567 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,190 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I95SB to 11th
CrossesI 95 & Ramp 6169
LocationWilmington
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.75019, -75.55601
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,567 (2023)
Projected traffic3,190 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I95SB to 11th over I 95 & Ramp 6169 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ramp I95SB to 11th over I 95 & Ramp 6169 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 Ramp I95SB to 11th over I 95 & Ramp 6169 carry?

About 2,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I95SB to 11th over I 95 & Ramp 6169?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I95SB to 11th over I 95 & Ramp 6169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.