US Bridges

Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · East of Garrisons Lake · Structure no. 2919N150

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
592 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,018
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River 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 21,018 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,123 by 2042. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKorean War Vet HWY
CrossesLeipsic River
LocationEast of Garrisons Lake
RouteState Highway 1
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.24204, -75.58158
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length592 ft (180.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,018 (2020)
Projected traffic26,123 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River built?

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

What condition is Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River carry?

About 21,018 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River?

The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.