US Bridges

James St. over Christina River

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Newport Bridge · Structure no. 1159 327

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,556
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James St. over Christina River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying James St. over Christina River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,556 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames St.
CrossesChristina River
LocationNewport Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.71058, -75.60861
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,556 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James St. over Christina River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is James St. over Christina River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does James St. over Christina River carry?

About 4,556 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is James St. over Christina River?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns James St. over Christina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.