US Bridges

Old Baltimore Pike over Christina Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S. of Newark · Structure no. 1336 026

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,169
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Baltimore Pike over Christina Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Baltimore Pike over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 12,169 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,271 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Baltimore Pike
CrossesChristina Creek
LocationS. of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.64003, -75.73624
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,169 (2023)
Projected traffic26,271 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Baltimore Pike over Christina Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Baltimore Pike 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Baltimore Pike over Christina Creek carry?

About 12,169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Baltimore Pike over Christina Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Baltimore Pike over Christina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.