James St. over Christina River

Good Condition2 years old4,556 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationNewport Bridge
CarriesJames St.
CrossesChristina River
Coordinates39.71058, -75.60861

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck9 (Excellent)
Superstructure9 (Excellent)
Substructure9 (Excellent)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length394.0 ft (120.1 m)
Max Span87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area1549.3 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built2024

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,556 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1159 327

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