US Bridges

Kennett PIKE/SR52 over Waterway

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Greenville · Structure no. 1608 009

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennett PIKE/SR52 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Kennett PIKE/SR52 over Waterway in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 12,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,381 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKennett PIKE/SR52
CrossesWaterway
LocationGreenville
RouteState Highway 52
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.78197, -75.60058
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,820 (2023)
Projected traffic18,381 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennett PIKE/SR52 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennett PIKE/SR52 over Waterway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kennett PIKE/SR52 over Waterway carry?

About 12,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kennett PIKE/SR52 over Waterway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Kennett PIKE/SR52 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.