US Bridges

SR1/KOREAN War Vet over US 113/BAY RD

Good

Kent County, Delaware · S/E Dover · Structure no. 2924N150

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,009
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/KOREAN War Vet over US 113/BAY RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/KOREAN War Vet over US 113/BAY 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 14,009 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,412 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesSR1/KOREAN War Vet
CrossesUS 113/BAY RD
LocationS/E Dover
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.14208, -75.49777
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,009 (2020)
Projected traffic17,412 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/KOREAN War Vet over US 113/BAY RD built?

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

What condition is SR1/KOREAN War Vet over US 113/BAY 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 US 113/BAY RD carry?

About 14,009 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1/KOREAN War Vet over US 113/BAY RD?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/KOREAN War Vet over US 113/BAY RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.