US Bridges

Elkton RD/SR2 over West Branch

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · S/W Newark · Structure no. 1323 011

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,655
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkton RD/SR2 over West Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Elkton RD/SR2 over West Branch in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 57 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 29,655 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,817 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElkton RD/SR2
CrossesWest Branch
LocationS/W Newark
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.65646, -75.78606
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,655 (2021)
Projected traffic37,817 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkton RD/SR2 over West Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Elkton RD/SR2 over West Branch 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Elkton RD/SR2 over West Branch carry?

About 29,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elkton RD/SR2 over West Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Elkton RD/SR2 over West Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.