US Bridges

Church Rd. over Christina Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N/W Newark · Structure no. 1277 363

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Rd. over Christina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Rd. over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesChurch Rd.
CrossesChristina Creek
LocationN/W Newark
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.68906, -75.77709
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2022)
Projected traffic697 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Church Rd. over Christina Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Church Rd. over Christina Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Church Rd. over Christina Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Church Rd. over Christina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.