US Bridges

Korean War Vet Mem over C&d Canal Rd. 412

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · C&d Canal · Structure no. 1902 082

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stayed Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,650 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
90,068
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Korean War Vet Mem over C&d Canal Rd. 412 is a prestressed concrete stayed girder carrying Korean War Vet Mem over C&d Canal Rd. 412 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 90,068 vehicles a day, roughly 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,934 by 2040. The structure is 4,650 ft (1,417.3 m) long and 127 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKorean War Vet Mem
CrossesC&d Canal Rd. 412
LocationC&d Canal
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+40 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,650 ft (1,417.3 m)
Longest span750 ft (228.6 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,068 (2018)
Projected traffic157,934 by 2040
Trucks99%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$43.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Korean War Vet Mem over C&d Canal Rd. 412 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Korean War Vet Mem over C&d Canal Rd. 412 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Korean War Vet Mem over C&d Canal Rd. 412 carry?

About 90,068 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.

How long is Korean War Vet Mem over C&d Canal Rd. 412?

The structure is 4,650 ft (1,417.3 m) long with a longest span of 750 ft (228.6 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Korean War Vet Mem over C&d Canal Rd. 412?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).