Salem Church RD over Christina Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · S/E of Newark · Structure no. 1261 048
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,591
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Church RD over Christina Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Church RD over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 10,591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,958 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Church RD over Christina Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Salem Church 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 Salem Church RD over Christina Creek carry?
About 10,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Salem Church RD over Christina Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Church RD over Christina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.