US Bridges

Mall Entrance over Korean War Vet Mem Hgwy

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Christiana Mall · Structure no. 1223 6278

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,351
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall Entrance over Korean War Vet Mem Hgwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mall Entrance over Korean War Vet Mem Hgwy in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,622 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMall Entrance
CrossesKorean War Vet Mem Hgwy
LocationChristiana Mall
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.67656, -75.65578
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,351 (2019)
Projected traffic11,622 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Mall Entrance over Korean War Vet Mem Hgwy built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mall Entrance over Korean War Vet Mem Hgwy 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Mall Entrance over Korean War Vet Mem Hgwy carry?

About 9,351 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mall Entrance over Korean War Vet Mem Hgwy?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mall Entrance over Korean War Vet Mem Hgwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.