US Bridges

Mlk Bld to I 95 N over Second ST & Adams ST

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1758E6141

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
453 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,929
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Bld to I 95 N over Second ST & Adams ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Bld to I 95 N over Second ST & Adams ST in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,929 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2042. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Bld to I 95 N
CrossesSecond ST & Adams ST
LocationWilmington
RouteState Highway 48
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74173, -75.56072
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,929 (2022)
Projected traffic6,490 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Bld to I 95 N over Second ST & Adams ST built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Bld to I 95 N over Second ST & Adams ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mlk Bld to I 95 N over Second ST & Adams ST carry?

About 5,929 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Bld to I 95 N over Second ST & Adams ST?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Bld to I 95 N over Second ST & Adams ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.