US Bridges

I 95 NB over Christina Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S.W. of Newport · Structure no. 1719 056

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109,932
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Christina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Christina Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 109,932 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,000 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesChristina Creek
LocationS.W. of Newport
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.69444, -75.62252
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,932 (2023)
Projected traffic230,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 NB over Christina Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I 95 NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Christina Creek carry?

About 109,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Christina Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Christina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.