US Bridges

Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Pky&sandom Brnch

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Blackbird Area · Structure no. 1910N080

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,017
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Pky&sandom Brnch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Pky&sandom Brnch 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 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKorean Vet Mem HWY
CrossesDupont Pky&sandom Brnch
LocationBlackbird Area
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates39.36781, -75.65547
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length445 ft (135.7 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,017 (2020)
Projected traffic26,122 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Pky&sandom Brnch built?

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

What condition is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Pky&sandom Brnch 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Pky&sandom Brnch carry?

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

How long is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Pky&sandom Brnch?

The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Korean Vet Mem HWY over Dupont Pky&sandom Brnch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.