I 495 over Christina River N/S RR
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1813 060
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,804 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89,020
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 over Christina River N/S RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I 495 over Christina River N/S RR in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 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 89,020 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,187 by 2042. The structure is 4,804 ft (1,464.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 over Christina River N/S RR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I 495 over Christina River N/S RR 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 495 over Christina River N/S RR carry?
About 89,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 495 over Christina River N/S RR?
The structure is 4,804 ft (1,464.3 m) long with a longest span of 325 ft (99.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 over Christina River N/S RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.