US Bridges

I 495 SB over I 95 & Ramp 6202

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N. of Claymont · Structure no. 1792 060

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
73,566
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over I 95 & Ramp 6202 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over I 95 & Ramp 6202 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 73,566 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,536 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesI 95 & Ramp 6202
LocationN. of Claymont
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.81299, -75.45554
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,566 (2023)
Projected traffic73,536 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 495 SB over I 95 & Ramp 6202 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I 495 SB over I 95 & Ramp 6202 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 495 SB over I 95 & Ramp 6202 carry?

About 73,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB over I 95 & Ramp 6202?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over I 95 & Ramp 6202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.