US Bridges

Newark-Christiana over AMTRAK

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Ogletown / East Newark · Structure no. 1287E018

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newark-Christiana over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newark-Christiana over AMTRAK in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,033 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNewark-Christiana
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationOgletown / East Newark
RouteState Highway 273
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.68541, -75.70337
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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2020)
Projected traffic16,033 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Newark-Christiana over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newark-Christiana over AMTRAK 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 2021.

How much traffic does Newark-Christiana over AMTRAK carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Newark-Christiana over AMTRAK?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Newark-Christiana over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.