US Bridges

Elkton RD/SR2 over Christina Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S/W of Newark · Structure no. 1322 011

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkton RD/SR2 over Christina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elkton RD/SR2 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,714 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElkton RD/SR2
CrossesChristina Creek
LocationS/W of Newark
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.66937, -75.77167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic35,714 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkton RD/SR2 over Christina Creek built?

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

What condition is Elkton RD/SR2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Elkton RD/SR2 over Christina Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elkton RD/SR2 over Christina Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Elkton RD/SR2 over Christina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.