W.Chestnut Hill RD over Christina Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · South Newark · Structure no. 1326 364
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,564
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W.Chestnut Hill RD over Christina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Chestnut Hill RD over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,684 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W.Chestnut Hill RD over Christina Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is W.Chestnut Hill RD over Christina Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does W.Chestnut Hill RD over Christina Creek carry?
About 7,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is W.Chestnut Hill RD over Christina Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns W.Chestnut Hill RD over Christina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.