US Bridges

Kennett PK/SR52 over SR 141 New Bridge RD

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Greenville · Structure no. 1589 009

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,532
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennett PK/SR52 over SR 141 New Bridge RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennett PK/SR52 over SR 141 New Bridge RD in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,752 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKennett PK/SR52
CrossesSR 141 New Bridge RD
LocationGreenville
RouteState Highway 52
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.77259, -75.59228
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,532 (2020)
Projected traffic21,752 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennett PK/SR52 over SR 141 New Bridge RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennett PK/SR52 over SR 141 New Bridge RD 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Kennett PK/SR52 over SR 141 New Bridge RD carry?

About 13,532 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kennett PK/SR52 over SR 141 New Bridge RD?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Kennett PK/SR52 over SR 141 New Bridge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.