US Bridges

SR1/KOREAN Vet War over RD 331/DYKE Branch RD

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · N.E. of Dover · Structure no. 2920S150

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,639
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/KOREAN Vet War over RD 331/DYKE Branch RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/KOREAN Vet War over RD 331/DYKE Branch 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 27,639 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,125 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/KOREAN Vet War
CrossesRD 331/DYKE Branch RD
LocationN.E. of Dover
RouteState Highway 1
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.20981, -75.54711
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,639 (2023)
Projected traffic26,125 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Vet War over RD 331/DYKE Branch RD built?

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

What condition is SR1/KOREAN Vet War over RD 331/DYKE Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1/KOREAN Vet War over RD 331/DYKE Branch RD carry?

About 27,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR1/KOREAN Vet War over RD 331/DYKE Branch RD?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/KOREAN Vet War over RD 331/DYKE Branch RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.