US Bridges

Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over Shellpot Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N. of Bellefonte · Structure no. 1774 059

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,639
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over Shellpot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over Shellpot Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 46,639 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,552 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Mem HGWY/I95
CrossesShellpot Creek
LocationN. of Bellefonte
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.77886, -75.50792
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,639 (2020)
Projected traffic82,552 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over Shellpot Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over Shellpot Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over Shellpot Creek carry?

About 46,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over Shellpot Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over Shellpot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.