New Sweden ST over Christina River
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · Wilmington · Structure no. 1691 029B
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 478 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Sweden ST over Christina River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Sweden ST over Christina River in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 478 ft (145.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Sweden ST over Christina River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Sweden ST over Christina River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does New Sweden ST over Christina River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is New Sweden ST over Christina River?
The structure is 478 ft (145.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns New Sweden ST over Christina River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.