Korean War Vet HWY over Leipsic River
FairKent County, Delaware · East of Garrisons Lake · Structure no. 2919S150
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 657 ft
- 10 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 continuous 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 657 ft (200.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 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 657 ft (200.3 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.