Christina Parkway over Christina Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Newark · Structure no. 1281 366
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,131
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Christina Parkway over Christina Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christina Parkway over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 17,131 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,388 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Christina Parkway over Christina Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Christina Parkway 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 2023.
How much traffic does Christina Parkway over Christina Creek carry?
About 17,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Christina Parkway over Christina Creek?
The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Christina Parkway over Christina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.