I 95 RD 59 over Brandywine Ck
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1759 059
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,882 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,849
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 RD 59 over Brandywine Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 RD 59 over Brandywine Ck in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 81,849 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,595 by 2042. The structure is 1,882 ft (573.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 RD 59 over Brandywine Ck built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I 95 RD 59 over Brandywine Ck 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 I 95 RD 59 over Brandywine Ck carry?
About 81,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 95 RD 59 over Brandywine Ck?
The structure is 1,882 ft (573.6 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 RD 59 over Brandywine Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.