US Bridges

SR1 Korean War HWY over Harris Rd.

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · South of Odessa · Structure no. 1932S083

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 Korean War HWY over Harris Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR1 Korean War 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 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 28,060 vehicles a day, roughly 14% 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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CarriesSR1 Korean War HWY
CrossesHarris Rd.
LocationSouth of Odessa
RouteState Highway 1
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.43905, -75.66207
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 traffic28,060 (2022)
Projected traffic23,149 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 SR1 Korean War HWY over Harris Rd. built?

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

What condition is SR1 Korean War HWY over Harris Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1 Korean War HWY over Harris Rd. carry?

About 28,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR1 Korean War 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 SR1 Korean War HWY over Harris Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.