US Bridges

Phila Pike/Market over I-495 RD 60

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Claymont · Structure no. 1830 024

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phila Pike/Market over I-495 RD 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phila Pike/Market over I-495 RD 60 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20,588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,616 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhila Pike/Market
CrossesI-495 RD 60
LocationClaymont
RouteU.S. Route 13B
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.80598, -75.45135
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,588 (2023)
Projected traffic28,616 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Phila Pike/Market over I-495 RD 60 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phila Pike/Market over I-495 RD 60 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Phila Pike/Market over I-495 RD 60 carry?

About 20,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Phila Pike/Market over I-495 RD 60?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Phila Pike/Market over I-495 RD 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.