Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Trib to Little Mill Crk
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · Elsmere · Structure no. 1631 011
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,909
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Trib to Little Mill Crk is a concrete slab carrying Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Trib to Little Mill Crk in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,909 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,984 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Trib to Little Mill Crk built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Trib to Little Mill Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Trib to Little Mill Crk carry?
About 21,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Trib to Little Mill Crk?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Trib to Little Mill Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.