US Bridges

I 95 NB over Shipley RD

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N.E. of Wilmington · Structure no. 1771 059

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

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Shipley RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Shipley RD 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 36,458 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesShipley RD
LocationN.E. of Wilmington
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.77648, -75.517
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,081 (2022)
Projected traffic36,458 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 I 95 NB over Shipley RD built?

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

What condition is I 95 NB over Shipley RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Shipley RD carry?

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

How long is I 95 NB over Shipley RD?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Shipley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.