US Bridges

Naamans RD/SR92 over I 95/JOHN F. Kennedy

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Claymont · Structure no. 1796 017

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,535
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naamans RD/SR92 over I 95/JOHN F. Kennedy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Naamans RD/SR92 over I 95/JOHN F. Kennedy 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 23,535 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,729 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNaamans RD/SR92
CrossesI 95/JOHN F. Kennedy
LocationNorth of Claymont
RouteState Highway 92
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.81547, -75.45329
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,535 (2023)
Projected traffic27,729 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Naamans RD/SR92 over I 95/JOHN F. Kennedy built?

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

What condition is Naamans RD/SR92 over I 95/JOHN F. Kennedy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Naamans RD/SR92 over I 95/JOHN F. Kennedy carry?

About 23,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Naamans RD/SR92 over I 95/JOHN F. Kennedy?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Naamans RD/SR92 over I 95/JOHN F. Kennedy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.