US Bridges

Jfk Mem HGY/I95 SB over Talley Road

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N.E. of Wilmington · Structure no. 1766 059

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,081
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Mem HGY/I95 SB over Talley Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Mem HGY/I95 SB over Talley Road in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 33,081 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,276 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJfk Mem HGY/I95 SB
CrossesTalley Road
LocationN.E. of Wilmington
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.77527, -75.52729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,081 (2022)
Projected traffic41,276 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Jfk Mem HGY/I95 SB over Talley Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Mem HGY/I95 SB over Talley Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jfk Mem HGY/I95 SB over Talley Road carry?

About 33,081 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Mem HGY/I95 SB over Talley Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Mem HGY/I95 SB over Talley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.