US Bridges

Korean Vet Mem HWY over Harris Rd.

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Odessa · Structure no. 1932N083

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,625
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korean Vet Mem HWY over Harris Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Korean Vet Mem HWY over Harris Rd. in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 18,625 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,149 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKorean Vet Mem HWY
CrossesHarris Rd.
LocationSouth of Odessa
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.43917, -75.66176
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,625 (2020)
Projected traffic23,149 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Harris Rd. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Harris Rd. 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 2021.

How much traffic does Korean Vet Mem HWY over Harris Rd. carry?

About 18,625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Korean Vet Mem HWY over Harris Rd.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Korean Vet Mem HWY over Harris Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.