US Bridges

Ramp SR2WB-SR141SB over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy.

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Prices Corner · Structure no. 1601 6003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp SR2WB-SR141SB over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp SR2WB-SR141SB over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1972, 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 5 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 11,103 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp SR2WB-SR141SB
CrossesSR 2 Kirkwood Hwy.
LocationPrices Corner
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73758, -75.62031
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,103 (2023)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ramp SR2WB-SR141SB over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. built?

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

What condition is Ramp SR2WB-SR141SB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp SR2WB-SR141SB over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy. carry?

About 11,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp SR2WB-SR141SB over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy.?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp SR2WB-SR141SB over SR 2 Kirkwood Hwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.