Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · East Wilmington/Edgemoor · Structure no. 1820N060
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,784
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 44,784 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,192 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 58 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 44,784 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.