KOREAN WAR MEM HGY
Carrying KOREAN WAR MEM HGY over CHRISTINA RIVER
NORTH OF CHRISTIANA, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KOREAN WAR MEM HGY
The KOREAN WAR MEM HGY bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries KOREAN WAR MEM HGY over CHRISTINA RIVER. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 9 sections, stretching 209.5 meters (687 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 43,443 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KOREAN WAR MEM HGY compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1992
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 209.5 m (687 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.3 m (57 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 43,443 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1329S067
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KOREAN WAR MEM HGY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare KOREAN WAR MEM HGY against other structures in New Castle and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for KOREAN WAR MEM HGY?
KOREAN WAR MEM HGY in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KOREAN WAR MEM HGY inspected?
KOREAN WAR MEM HGY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 43,443 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KOREAN WAR MEM HGY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KOREAN WAR MEM HGY?
KOREAN WAR MEM HGY has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KOREAN WAR MEM HGY?
KOREAN WAR MEM HGY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is KOREAN WAR MEM HGY and does age affect safety?
KOREAN WAR MEM HGY was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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