US Bridges

Myrtle Ave over I495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Claymont · Structure no. 1829 000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrtle Ave over I495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myrtle Ave over I495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMyrtle Ave
CrossesI495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy
LocationClaymont
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.80129, -75.45094
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2023)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Myrtle Ave over I495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myrtle Ave over I495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Myrtle Ave over I495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Myrtle Ave over I495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Myrtle Ave over I495/VIETNAM Vet Mem Hgy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.