US Bridges

Korean War Vet HWY over Appoquinimink River

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Odessa · Structure no. 1906N083

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
871 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,428
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean War Vet HWY over Appoquinimink River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean War Vet HWY over Appoquinimink River 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 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 23,428 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,395 by 2042. The structure is 871 ft (265.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKorean War Vet HWY
CrossesAppoquinimink River
LocationSouth of Odessa
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.44247, -75.6645
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length871 ft (265.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,428 (2019)
Projected traffic29,395 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Korean War Vet HWY over Appoquinimink River built?

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

What condition is Korean War Vet HWY over Appoquinimink River 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Korean War Vet HWY over Appoquinimink River carry?

About 23,428 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Korean War Vet HWY over Appoquinimink River?

The structure is 871 ft (265.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Korean War Vet HWY over Appoquinimink River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.