US Bridges

Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over So.Branch Naamans Creek

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Claymont · Structure no. 1788 059

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over So.Branch Naamans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over So.Branch Naamans 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,875 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,538 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long.

CarriesJfk Mem HGWY/I95
CrossesSo.Branch Naamans Creek
LocationClaymont
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.8035, -75.46956
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,875 (2022)
Projected traffic67,538 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over So.Branch Naamans Creek built?

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

What condition is Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over So.Branch Naamans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over So.Branch Naamans Creek carry?

About 52,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over So.Branch Naamans Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Jfk Mem HGWY/I95 over So.Branch Naamans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.