US Bridges

Korean War Mem Hgy over Christina River

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Christiana · Structure no. 1329S067

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
687 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
43,443
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean War Mem Hgy over Christina River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean War Mem Hgy over Christina River 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 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 43,443 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,026 by 2042. The structure is 687 ft (209.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKorean War Mem Hgy
CrossesChristina River
LocationNorth of Christiana
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.66557, -75.65489
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length687 ft (209.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,443 (2021)
Projected traffic52,026 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Korean War Mem Hgy over Christina River built?

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

What condition is Korean War Mem Hgy over Christina River 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Korean War Mem Hgy over Christina River carry?

About 43,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Korean War Mem Hgy over Christina River?

The structure is 687 ft (209.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Korean War Mem Hgy over Christina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.