US Bridges

SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR 1 Interchange Ramp

Good

Kent County, Delaware · S.E. of Smyrna · Structure no. 2917S150

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,905
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR 1 Interchange Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR 1 Interchange Ramp in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,905 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,740 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1/KOREAN War Vet
CrossesSR 1 Interchange Ramp
LocationS.E. of Smyrna
RouteState Highway 1
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.28267, -75.58983
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,905 (2020)
Projected traffic24,740 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR 1 Interchange Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR 1 Interchange Ramp 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR 1 Interchange Ramp carry?

About 19,905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR 1 Interchange Ramp?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR 1 Interchange Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.