I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over Christina Creek
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · South Newark · Structure no. 1705 056
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,032
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over Christina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 60,032 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,084 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 117 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over Christina Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over Christina Creek carry?
About 60,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over Christina Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns I95 Nb/Jfk Mem Hgy over Christina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.