US Bridges

Bayview over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · S. of Boyds Corner · Structure no. 1423A423

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayview over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayview over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBayview
CrossesSR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H
LocationS. of Boyds Corner
RouteCounty Highway 423
Coordinates39.49369, -75.64714
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2021)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bayview over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayview 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bayview over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bayview over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bayview over SR1/KOREAN War Vet Mem H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.