US Bridges

RD 66 White Oak RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · East of Dover · Structure no. 2066B066

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 66 White Oak RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 66 White Oak RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,421 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRD 66 White Oak RD
CrossesSR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem
LocationEast of Dover
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates39.17672, -75.50252
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2022)
Projected traffic2,442 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 RD 66 White Oak RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 66 White Oak RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RD 66 White Oak RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RD 66 White Oak RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RD 66 White Oak RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.