US Bridges

Eagle Run RD over Trib to Christina River

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Christiana · Structure no. 1266B347

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,002
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Run RD over Trib to Christina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Run RD over Trib to Christina River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,593 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEagle Run RD
CrossesTrib to Christina River
LocationNorth of Christiana
RouteCounty Highway 347
Coordinates39.67641, -75.65975
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2021)
Projected traffic26,593 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Eagle Run RD over Trib to Christina River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Run RD over Trib to 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Eagle Run RD over Trib to Christina River carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Run RD over Trib to Christina River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Run RD over Trib to Christina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.