Korean War Vet HWY over Mill Creek
GoodKent County, Delaware · East of Smyrna · Structure no. 2916S150
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 393 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,906
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Korean War Vet HWY over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean War Vet HWY over Mill Creek 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 19,906 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,741 by 2042. The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Korean War Vet HWY over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Korean War Vet HWY over Mill Creek 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Korean War Vet HWY over Mill Creek carry?
About 19,906 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Korean War Vet HWY over Mill Creek?
The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Korean War Vet HWY over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.