US Bridges

Delaware Ave over I 95 & Ramp 6167

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1757 009

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,711
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Ave over I 95 & Ramp 6167 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Ave over I 95 & Ramp 6167 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1964, 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 17,711 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,327 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 108 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDelaware Ave
CrossesI 95 & Ramp 6167
LocationWilmington
RouteState Highway 52
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.75123, -75.55516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,711 (2023)
Projected traffic24,327 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Ave over I 95 & Ramp 6167 built?

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

What condition is Delaware Ave over I 95 & Ramp 6167 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 Delaware Ave over I 95 & Ramp 6167 carry?

About 17,711 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Ave over I 95 & Ramp 6167?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Ave over I 95 & Ramp 6167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.