Korean Vet Mem HWY over Blackbird Creek
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · S/E of Townsend · Structure no. 1909S080
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 527 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,017
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Korean Vet Mem HWY over Blackbird Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean Vet Mem HWY over Blackbird Creek 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 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Korean Vet Mem HWY over Blackbird Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Blackbird Creek 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Korean Vet Mem HWY over Blackbird Creek carry?
About 21,017 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Blackbird Creek?
The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Korean Vet Mem HWY over Blackbird Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.