I 295 SB RD 56
Carrying I 295 SB RD 56 over NORFOLK SOUTHERN
NEW CASTLE, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 295 SB RD 56
The I 295 SB RD 56 bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries I 295 SB RD 56 over NORFOLK SOUTHERN. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.7 meters (186 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 49,079 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 295 SB RD 56 compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.7 m (186 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.6 m (74 ft)
- Owner
- Local Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 49,079 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1736 056
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 295 SB RD 56 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I 295 SB RD 56 against other structures in New Castle and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I 295 SB RD 56?
I 295 SB RD 56 in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 295 SB RD 56 inspected?
I 295 SB RD 56's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 49,079 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 295 SB RD 56 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I 295 SB RD 56?
I 295 SB RD 56 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 295 SB RD 56?
I 295 SB RD 56 is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
How old is I 295 SB RD 56 and does age affect safety?
I 295 SB RD 56 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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