US Bridges

N. Dover Toll Ramp over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem

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Kent County, Delaware · North of Dover Toll Plaza · Structure no. 2921W7045

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,074
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Dover Toll Ramp over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Dover Toll Ramp over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,074 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,577 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Dover Toll Ramp
CrossesSR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem
LocationNorth of Dover Toll Plaza
RouteState Highway 7045
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.20551, -75.54314
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,074 (2020)
Projected traffic2,577 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N. Dover Toll Ramp over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem built?

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

What condition is N. Dover Toll Ramp over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem 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 N. Dover Toll Ramp over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem carry?

About 2,074 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N. Dover Toll Ramp over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N. Dover Toll Ramp over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.