S. Walnut St. over Christina River

Fair Condition69 years old28,725 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationWilmington
CarriesS. Walnut St.
CrossesChristina River
Coordinates39.73516, -75.55107

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length640.1 ft (195.1 m)
Max Span220.1 ft (67.1 m)
Deck Width53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Area3160.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1957 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,725 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1687 029

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