US Bridges

Harvey RD over I 95

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N.E. of Wilmington · Structure no. 1785 209

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,007
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey RD over I 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvey RD over I 95 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 10,007 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,267 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey RD
CrossesI 95
LocationN.E. of Wilmington
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.80305, -75.47984
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,007 (2023)
Projected traffic14,267 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey RD over I 95 built?

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

What condition is Harvey RD over I 95 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harvey RD over I 95 carry?

About 10,007 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harvey RD over I 95?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey RD over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.