During the routine biennial inspection of the bridge carrying Route 896 over I-95, a crack was found in one beam that was caused by an oversized vehicle. As a result, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the rightmost lane on the Route 896 southbound bridge over I-95 will remain closed indefinitely until a repair can be planned and completed. The bridge was last inspected in 2022, and the department has not determined when the damage occurred. While the beam has sustained damage, the bridge remains safe for vehicles to use and the lane closure removes vehicle weight above the damaged area as a precautionary measure.