Churchmans RD over Christina Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · W. of New Castle Airport · Structure no. 1256 339
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,037
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Churchmans RD over Christina Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churchmans RD over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 13,037 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,570 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Churchmans RD over Christina Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Churchmans RD over Christina Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Churchmans RD over Christina Creek carry?
About 13,037 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Churchmans RD over Christina Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Churchmans RD over Christina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.