US Bridges

Stanton Christiana over Churchmans RD

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Churchmans Crossing · Structure no. 1267N067

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton Christiana over Churchmans RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanton Christiana over Churchmans RD in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 36,046 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,772 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesStanton Christiana
CrossesChurchmans RD
LocationChurchmans Crossing
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.68854, -75.65457
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,046 (2023)
Projected traffic45,772 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanton Christiana over Churchmans RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanton Christiana over Churchmans RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stanton Christiana over Churchmans RD carry?

About 36,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Stanton Christiana over Churchmans RD?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton Christiana over Churchmans RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.