Korean War Vet HWY over Big Oak RD
FairKent County, Delaware · S.E. of Symrna · Structure no. 2918S150
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,405
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Korean War Vet HWY over Big Oak RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean War Vet HWY over Big Oak RD 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 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 26,405 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,123 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Korean War Vet HWY over Big Oak RD built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Korean War Vet HWY over Big Oak RD 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Korean War Vet HWY over Big Oak RD carry?
About 26,405 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Korean War Vet HWY over Big Oak RD?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Korean War Vet HWY over Big Oak RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.