US Bridges

RD 88 / Leipsic RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East of Dover Downs · Structure no. 2088B088

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,334
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 88 / Leipsic RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 88 / Leipsic RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,334 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 88 / Leipsic RD
CrossesSR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem
LocationEast of Dover Downs
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates39.19214, -75.52542
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,334 (2022)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 88 / Leipsic RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 88 / Leipsic RD over SR1/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 RD 88 / Leipsic RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RD 88 / Leipsic RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RD 88 / Leipsic RD over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.