KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2
Carrying KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 over LITTLE MILL CREEK
ELSMERE, New Castle, Delaware
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2
The KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 bridge in New Castle, Delaware carries KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 over LITTLE MILL CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,701 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Delaware bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 compares
Live comparison across Delaware.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 29.0 m (95 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 29,701 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1153 011
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 against other structures in New Castle and across Delaware. Delaware bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2?
KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 in New Castle, Delaware on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 inspected?
KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 29,701 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2?
KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2?
KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 and does age affect safety?
KIRKWOOD HWY/SR2 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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