Kirkwood/St George over SR1
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · St. Georges · Structure no. 1306 409
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,092
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirkwood/St George over SR1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkwood/St George over SR1 in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,092 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,624 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirkwood/St George over SR1 built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirkwood/St George over SR1 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does Kirkwood/St George over SR1 carry?
About 2,092 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Kirkwood/St George over SR1?
The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Kirkwood/St George over SR1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.