US Bridges

Old Kennett RD over Barrows Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N/E of Yorklyn · Structure no. 1099 243

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,465
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kennett RD over Barrows Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Kennett RD over Barrows Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,714 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kennett RD
CrossesBarrows Run
LocationN/E of Yorklyn
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.81827, -75.64277
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2020)
Projected traffic3,714 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kennett RD over Barrows Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kennett RD over Barrows Run 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Old Kennett RD over Barrows Run carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Kennett RD over Barrows Run?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kennett RD over Barrows Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.