US Bridges

I 495 NB over Pedestrian Path

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Newport · Structure no. 1803 060

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 NB over Pedestrian Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB over Pedestrian Path in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 60 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 5 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 49,980 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,181 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 NB
CrossesPedestrian Path
LocationNewport
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.71471, -75.57841
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,980 (2022)
Projected traffic46,181 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I 495 NB over Pedestrian Path built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I 495 NB over Pedestrian Path 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 495 NB over Pedestrian Path carry?

About 49,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 495 NB over Pedestrian Path?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 NB over Pedestrian Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.