US Bridges

Rogers RD over I 495

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · East of Wilmington · Structure no. 1809 369

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers RD over I 495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers RD over I 495 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,192 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,570 by 2042. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRogers RD
CrossesI 495
LocationEast of Wilmington
RouteCounty Highway 369
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.71709, -75.5531
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,192 (2023)
Projected traffic11,570 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers RD over I 495 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers RD over I 495 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rogers RD over I 495 carry?

About 8,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rogers RD over I 495?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers RD over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.