US Bridges

Jfk Mem HGWY/I95SB over CSX Railroad

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N. E. of Wilmington · Structure no. 1768 059

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

About this bridge

Jfk Mem HGWY/I95SB over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Mem HGWY/I95SB over CSX Railroad 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 41,275 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJfk Mem HGWY/I95SB
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationN. E. of Wilmington
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.7755, -75.52372
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 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 traffic41,275 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 HGWY/I95SB over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Jfk Mem HGWY/I95SB over CSX Railroad 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Jfk Mem HGWY/I95SB over CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is Jfk Mem HGWY/I95SB over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Mem HGWY/I95SB over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.