US Bridges

Notingham RD/SR273 over Christina Creek

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Newark · Structure no. 1276 041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,877
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Notingham RD/SR273 over Christina Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Notingham RD/SR273 over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,877 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,628 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesNotingham RD/SR273
CrossesChristina Creek
LocationNewark
RouteState Highway 273
Coordinates39.6907, -75.77682
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,877 (2019)
Projected traffic8,628 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Notingham RD/SR273 over Christina Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Notingham RD/SR273 over Christina Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Notingham RD/SR273 over Christina Creek carry?

About 6,877 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Notingham RD/SR273 over Christina Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Notingham RD/SR273 over Christina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.