US Bridges

Old Baltimore Pk over Trib of Christina Crk

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · S/E of Newark · Structure no. 1253 026

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,461
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Baltimore Pk over Trib of Christina Crk is a concrete slab carrying Old Baltimore Pk over Trib of Christina Crk in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,461 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,754 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Baltimore Pk
CrossesTrib of Christina Crk
LocationS/E of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates39.64489, -75.72007
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,461 (2023)
Projected traffic23,754 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Baltimore Pk over Trib of Christina Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Old Baltimore Pk over Trib of Christina Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Baltimore Pk over Trib of Christina Crk carry?

About 15,461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Baltimore Pk over Trib of Christina Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Old Baltimore Pk over Trib of Christina Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.