Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Red Clay Creek & RR
FairNew Castle County, Delaware · Cranston Heights · Structure no. 1635W011
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 746 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,030
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Red Clay Creek & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Red Clay Creek & RR in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 20,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,514 by 2042. The structure is 746 ft (227.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Red Clay Creek & RR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Red Clay Creek & RR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Red Clay Creek & RR carry?
About 20,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Red Clay Creek & RR?
The structure is 746 ft (227.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Red Clay Creek & RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.