South Market ST over Christina River
FairPosted for loadNew Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1688 029
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 288 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,795
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Market ST over Christina River is a steel movable - bascule carrying South Market ST over Christina River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 98 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 28,795 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,790 by 2046. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Market ST over Christina River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is South Market ST over Christina River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does South Market ST over Christina River carry?
About 28,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is South Market ST over Christina River?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns South Market ST over Christina River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.