US Bridges

Fast Landing RD over SR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East of Cheswold · Structure no. 2014C014

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fast Landing RD over SR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fast Landing RD over SR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,107 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFast Landing RD
CrossesSR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem
LocationEast of Cheswold
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates39.22718, -75.57254
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2022)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fast Landing RD over SR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fast Landing RD over SR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Fast Landing RD over SR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem carry?

About 2,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fast Landing RD over SR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fast Landing RD over SR 1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.