US Bridges

Korean Vet Mem HWY over Pine Tree Road

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · N/E of Townsend · Structure no. 1907S080

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,017
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean Vet Mem HWY over Pine Tree Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean Vet Mem HWY over Pine Tree Road in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,017 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,122 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesKorean Vet Mem HWY
CrossesPine Tree Road
LocationN/E of Townsend
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.40667, -75.66322
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,017 (2020)
Projected traffic26,122 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Korean Vet Mem HWY over Pine Tree Road built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Pine Tree Road 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Korean Vet Mem HWY over Pine Tree Road carry?

About 21,017 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Pine Tree Road?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Korean Vet Mem HWY over Pine Tree Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.