SR 896 S to I 95 S over Christina Creek
FairClosed to trafficNew Castle County, Delaware · South Newark · Structure no. 1341 6014
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 862
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 896 S to I 95 S over Christina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 896 S to I 95 S over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 862 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 896 S to I 95 S over Christina Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 896 S to I 95 S 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does SR 896 S to I 95 S over Christina Creek carry?
About 862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 896 S to I 95 S over Christina Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 896 S to I 95 S over Christina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.