US Bridges

Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Mill Creek

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · N/W of Stanton · Structure no. 1234 011

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,691
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Mill Creek in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 76 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 32,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,787 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 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
CrossesMill Creek
LocationN/W of Stanton
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.7198, -75.66581
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,691 (2022)
Projected traffic35,787 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$983,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Mill 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 November 2023.

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

About 32,691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.