US Bridges

Korean War Mem Hgy over SR 273/HARES Corner RD

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Christiana · Structure no. 1328S067

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean War Mem Hgy over SR 273/HARES Corner RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean War Mem Hgy over SR 273/HARES Corner RD in New Castle 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 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 46,484 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,026 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKorean War Mem Hgy
CrossesSR 273/HARES Corner RD
LocationNorth of Christiana
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.66115, -75.65275
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,484 (2021)
Projected traffic52,026 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Mem Hgy over SR 273/HARES Corner RD built?

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

What condition is Korean War Mem Hgy over SR 273/HARES Corner RD 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Korean War Mem Hgy over SR 273/HARES Corner RD carry?

About 46,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Korean War Mem Hgy over SR 273/HARES Corner RD?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Korean War Mem Hgy over SR 273/HARES Corner RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.