NEWARK-CHRISTIANA
Carrying NEWARK-CHRISTIANA over AMTRAK
OGLETOWN / EAST NEWARK, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NEWARK-CHRISTIANA
The NEWARK-CHRISTIANA bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries NEWARK-CHRISTIANA over AMTRAK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 89.0 meters (292 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,900 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NEWARK-CHRISTIANA 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 89.0 m (292 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.4 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1287E018
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 NEWARK-CHRISTIANA 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 NEWARK-CHRISTIANA 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 NEWARK-CHRISTIANA?
NEWARK-CHRISTIANA in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NEWARK-CHRISTIANA inspected?
NEWARK-CHRISTIANA'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 12,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEWARK-CHRISTIANA 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 NEWARK-CHRISTIANA?
NEWARK-CHRISTIANA has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NEWARK-CHRISTIANA?
NEWARK-CHRISTIANA is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NEWARK-CHRISTIANA and does age affect safety?
NEWARK-CHRISTIANA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.
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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