US Bridges

Ramp 6202 over I 495 NB

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · West of Claymont · Structure no. 1797 6202

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,861
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 6202 over I 495 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 6202 over I 495 NB 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 3,861 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp 6202
CrossesI 495 NB
LocationWest of Claymont
RouteInterstate 6202
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.81326, -75.45423
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,861 (2022)
Projected traffic1,406 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp 6202 over I 495 NB built?

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

What condition is Ramp 6202 over I 495 NB 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 Ramp 6202 over I 495 NB carry?

About 3,861 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 6202 over I 495 NB?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 6202 over I 495 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.