US Bridges

Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · East Wilmington/Edgemoor · Structure no. 1820S060

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,783
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 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 44,783 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,190 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVietnam Vet Mem Hy
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationEast Wilmington/Edgemoor
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.74903, -75.5084
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,783 (2019)
Projected traffic56,190 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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 44,783 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Vietnam Vet Mem Hy over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.