OLD BALTIMORE PK
Carrying OLD BALTIMORE PK over TRIB OF CHRISTINA CRK
S/E OF NEWARK, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD BALTIMORE PK
The OLD BALTIMORE PK bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries OLD BALTIMORE PK over TRIB OF CHRISTINA CRK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.6 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,628 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD BALTIMORE PK compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.0 m (82 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,628 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1253 026
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD BALTIMORE PK is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD BALTIMORE PK against other structures in New Castle and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD BALTIMORE PK?
OLD BALTIMORE PK in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD BALTIMORE PK inspected?
OLD BALTIMORE PK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,628 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD BALTIMORE PK is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD BALTIMORE PK?
OLD BALTIMORE PK has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD BALTIMORE PK?
OLD BALTIMORE PK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OLD BALTIMORE PK and does age affect safety?
OLD BALTIMORE PK was built in 1982, making it 44 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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