Sunset Lake RD over Christina Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · S. of Newark · Structure no. 1355 356
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,424
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Lake RD over Christina Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunset Lake RD over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,424 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,326 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Sunset Lake RD over Christina Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunset Lake 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sunset Lake RD over Christina Creek carry?
About 14,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Lake RD over Christina Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Lake RD over Christina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.