US Bridges

Kirkwood HGWY/SR2 over CSX Silver Run

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Elsmere · Structure no. 1632 011

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,054 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
26,585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood HGWY/SR2 over CSX Silver Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkwood HGWY/SR2 over CSX Silver Run in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 26,585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,132 by 2042. The structure is 1,054 ft (321.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood HGWY/SR2
CrossesCSX Silver Run
LocationElsmere
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73985, -75.58741
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,054 ft (321.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,585 (2022)
Projected traffic40,132 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood HGWY/SR2 over CSX Silver Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Kirkwood HGWY/SR2 over CSX Silver Run 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 Kirkwood HGWY/SR2 over CSX Silver Run carry?

About 26,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood HGWY/SR2 over CSX Silver Run?

The structure is 1,054 ft (321.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood HGWY/SR2 over CSX Silver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.