US Bridges

Korean Vet Mem HWY over US 13 (dupont Blvd)

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · North of Smyrna · Structure no. 1914N080

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean Vet Mem HWY over US 13 (dupont Blvd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korean Vet Mem HWY over US 13 (dupont Blvd) in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 27,318 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,478 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKorean Vet Mem HWY
CrossesUS 13 (dupont Blvd)
LocationNorth of Smyrna
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.33044, -75.62506
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,318 (2022)
Projected traffic27,478 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 US 13 (dupont Blvd) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Korean Vet Mem HWY over US 13 (dupont Blvd) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Korean Vet Mem HWY over US 13 (dupont Blvd) carry?

About 27,318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Korean Vet Mem HWY over US 13 (dupont Blvd)?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Korean Vet Mem HWY over US 13 (dupont Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.