VIETNAM VET MEM HY
Carrying VIETNAM VET MEM HY over NORFOLK SOUTHERN
EAST WILMINGTON/EDGEMOOR, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VIETNAM VET MEM HY
The VIETNAM VET MEM HY bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries VIETNAM VET MEM HY over NORFOLK SOUTHERN. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.7 meters (216 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 44,783 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VIETNAM VET MEM HY 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
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 65.7 m (216 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.2 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 44,783 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1820S060
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VIETNAM VET MEM HY 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 VIETNAM VET MEM HY against other structures in New Castle and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VIETNAM VET MEM HY?
VIETNAM VET MEM HY in New Castle, Delaware has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VIETNAM VET MEM HY inspected?
VIETNAM VET MEM HY'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 44,783 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VIETNAM VET MEM HY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VIETNAM VET MEM HY?
VIETNAM VET MEM HY has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VIETNAM VET MEM HY?
VIETNAM VET MEM HY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is VIETNAM VET MEM HY and does age affect safety?
VIETNAM VET MEM HY was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
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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