US Bridges

Korean War Vet Mem over Norfolk Southern/ RD 381

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Bear · Structure no. 1315N067

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,634
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean War Vet Mem over Norfolk Southern/ RD 381 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean War Vet Mem over Norfolk Southern/ RD 381 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 34,634 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,047 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKorean War Vet Mem
CrossesNorfolk Southern/ RD 381
LocationBear
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.63208, -75.65284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,634 (2020)
Projected traffic43,047 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Korean War Vet Mem over Norfolk Southern/ RD 381 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Korean War Vet Mem over Norfolk Southern/ RD 381 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Korean War Vet Mem over Norfolk Southern/ RD 381 carry?

About 34,634 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Korean War Vet Mem over Norfolk Southern/ RD 381?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Korean War Vet Mem over Norfolk Southern/ RD 381?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.