US Bridges

Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Chestnut Run

Good

New Castle County, Delaware · Elsmere · Structure no. 1152 011

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,701
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Chestnut Run is a concrete slab carrying Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Chestnut Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 86 years old, older 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 29,701 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,235 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 109 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKirkwood HWY/SR2
CrossesChestnut Run
LocationElsmere
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73872, -75.60465
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,701 (2021)
Projected traffic38,235 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Chestnut Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Chestnut Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Chestnut Run carry?

About 29,701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Chestnut Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Chestnut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.