US Bridges

Pole Bridge Rd. over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · East of Boyds Corner · Structure no. 1420A420

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Bridge Rd. over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pole Bridge Rd. over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPole Bridge Rd.
CrossesSR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H
LocationEast of Boyds Corner
RouteCounty Highway 420
Coordinates39.50048, -75.64566
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2019)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pole Bridge Rd. over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pole Bridge Rd. over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Pole Bridge Rd. over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pole Bridge Rd. over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Pole Bridge Rd. over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.