US Bridges

Welsh Tract Rd. over Christina Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South Newark · Structure no. 1345 367

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,127
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Tract Rd. over Christina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welsh Tract Rd. over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1961, 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 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 5,127 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,241 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWelsh Tract Rd.
CrossesChristina Creek
LocationSouth Newark
RouteCounty Highway 367
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.65102, -75.75077
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,127 (2023)
Projected traffic7,241 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welsh Tract Rd. over Christina Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welsh Tract Rd. 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 Welsh Tract Rd. over Christina Creek carry?

About 5,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Welsh Tract Rd. over Christina Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Tract Rd. over Christina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.