US Bridges

SR141 & Ramp over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy.

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Prices Corner · Structure no. 1600 006

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR141 & Ramp over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR141 & Ramp over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 45,289 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,302 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR141 & Ramp
CrossesSR 2 Kirkwood Hwy.
LocationPrices Corner
RouteState Highway 141
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73761, -75.61969
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,289 (2022)
Projected traffic58,302 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR141 & Ramp over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR141 & Ramp over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR141 & Ramp over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. carry?

About 45,289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR141 & Ramp over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy.?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns SR141 & Ramp over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.