US Bridges

Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Centerville Rd.

Fair

New Castle County, Delaware · Prices Corner · Structure no. 1640 011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,676
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Centerville Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Centerville Rd. in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 42,676 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,727 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood HWY/SR2
CrossesCenterville Rd.
LocationPrices Corner
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.73741, -75.62268
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,676 (2023)
Projected traffic61,727 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Centerville Rd. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Centerville Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Centerville Rd. carry?

About 42,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Centerville Rd.?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood HWY/SR2 over Centerville Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.