Fourth Street over Christina River

Fair Condition46 years old9,998 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationWilmington
CarriesFourth Street
CrossesChristina River
Coordinates39.73529, -75.54092

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length628.0 ft (191.4 m)
Max Span188.0 ft (57.3 m)
Deck Width56.4 ft (17.2 m)
Deck Area3292.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1980

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,998 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1693 050

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