US Bridges

Wedgewood RD over E. Branch Christina Crk

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N/W of Newark · Structure no. 1274 312

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedgewood RD over E. Branch Christina Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Wedgewood RD over E. Branch Christina Crk in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWedgewood RD
CrossesE. Branch Christina Crk
LocationN/W of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates39.70652, -75.78515
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2021)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wedgewood RD over E. Branch Christina Crk built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedgewood RD over E. Branch Christina Crk 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Wedgewood RD over E. Branch Christina Crk carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wedgewood RD over E. Branch Christina Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Wedgewood RD over E. Branch Christina Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.