US Bridges

Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Pike Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · W. of Delaware Park · Structure no. 1211A011

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Pike Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Pike Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 77 years old, older 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 32,040 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,188 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood HWY/SR2
CrossesPike Creek
LocationW. of Delaware Park
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.7027, -75.69418
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,040 (2022)
Projected traffic44,188 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$752,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Pike Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Pike Creek carry?

About 32,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.