Main St/Christiana over Christina River
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Christiana · Structure no. 1257 018A
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,121
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main St/Christiana over Christina River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St/Christiana over Christina River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 88 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 4,121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,036 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main St/Christiana over Christina River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Main St/Christiana over Christina River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Main St/Christiana over Christina River carry?
About 4,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Main St/Christiana over Christina River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Main St/Christiana over Christina River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.