Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Little Mill Creek
GoodPosted for loadNew Castle County, Delaware · Elsmere · Structure no. 1153 011
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,573
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Little Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Little Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27,573 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,875 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Little Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Little Mill Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Little Mill Creek carry?
About 27,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Little Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Little Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.