US Bridges

Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Christina Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S. of Newark · Structure no. 1672 026

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,169
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Christina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 18,743 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Baltimore Pike
CrossesTrib. to Christina Creek
LocationS. of Newark
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.64135, -75.73306
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,169 (2023)
Projected traffic18,743 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Christina Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Christina Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Christina Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Old Baltimore Pike over Trib. to Christina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.