US Bridges

Ramp I 495 SB over I 95 & I 295 EB

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Christiana Interchange · Structure no. 1831 060

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,806 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,815
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I 495 SB over I 95 & I 295 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I 495 SB over I 95 & I 295 EB in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 7,815 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,713 by 2042. The structure is 1,806 ft (550.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp I 495 SB
CrossesI 95 & I 295 EB
LocationChristiana Interchange
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.71426, -75.5849
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,806 ft (550.4 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,815 (2019)
Projected traffic9,713 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I 495 SB over I 95 & I 295 EB built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I 495 SB over I 95 & I 295 EB 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp I 495 SB over I 95 & I 295 EB carry?

About 7,815 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I 495 SB over I 95 & I 295 EB?

The structure is 1,806 ft (550.4 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I 495 SB over I 95 & I 295 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.