US Bridges

Christina Parkway over AMTRAK & Conrail

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Newark · Structure no. 1282 366

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,174
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christina Parkway over AMTRAK & Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christina Parkway over AMTRAK & Conrail 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 36,174 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,388 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChristina Parkway
CrossesAMTRAK & Conrail
LocationNewark
RouteState Highway 4
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.66289, -75.7722
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,174 (2019)
Projected traffic45,388 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christina Parkway over AMTRAK & Conrail built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christina Parkway over AMTRAK & Conrail 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Christina Parkway over AMTRAK & Conrail carry?

About 36,174 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Christina Parkway over AMTRAK & Conrail?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Christina Parkway over AMTRAK & Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.