US Bridges

Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Hgwy/ US13

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S. of Townsend · Structure no. 1908N080

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,437
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Hgwy/ US13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Hgwy/ US13 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 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 26,437 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,171 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKorean Vet Mem HWY
CrossesDupont Hgwy/ US13
LocationS. of Townsend
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.38604, -75.66424
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,437 (2019)
Projected traffic33,171 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Dupont Hgwy/ US13 built?

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

What condition is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Hgwy/ US13 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 Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Hgwy/ US13 carry?

About 26,437 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Hgwy/ US13?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Hgwy/ US13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.