Christiana Bypass over Christina River
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · W. of New Castle Airport · Structure no. 1279W003
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,839
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Christiana Bypass over Christina River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christiana Bypass over Christina River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 17,839 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Christiana Bypass over Christina River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Christiana Bypass over Christina River 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Christiana Bypass over Christina River carry?
About 17,839 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Christiana Bypass over Christina River?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Christiana Bypass over Christina River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.