US Bridges

I 95 NB over SR 3 Marsh RD

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N.E. of Wilmington · Structure no. 1775 059

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,368
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over SR 3 Marsh RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over SR 3 Marsh RD in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 24,368 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,276 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesSR 3 Marsh RD
LocationN.E. of Wilmington
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.77946, -75.50642
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,368 (2020)
Projected traffic41,276 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR 3 Marsh RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over SR 3 Marsh 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over SR 3 Marsh RD carry?

About 24,368 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over SR 3 Marsh RD?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over SR 3 Marsh RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.