US Bridges

SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR8/ N. Little Creek RD

Good

Kent County, Delaware · East of Dover · Structure no. 2922S150

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,056
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR8/ N. Little Creek RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR8/ N. Little Creek RD in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,056 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,956 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/KOREAN War Vet
CrossesSR8/ N. Little Creek RD
LocationEast of Dover
RouteState Highway 1
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.16575, -75.49318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,056 (2020)
Projected traffic19,956 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 War Vet over SR8/ N. Little Creek RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR8/ N. Little Creek RD 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 SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR8/ N. Little Creek RD carry?

About 16,056 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR8/ N. Little Creek RD?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/KOREAN War Vet over SR8/ N. Little Creek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.