South Market ST over Christina River

Fair Condition99 years old28,795 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationWilmington
CarriesSouth Market ST
CrossesChristina River
Coordinates39.73638, -75.55405

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length288.1 ft (87.8 m)
Max Span229.0 ft (69.8 m)
Deck Width39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Area1053.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1982)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,795 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1688 029

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