Kirkwood Hgwy/sr2 over Csx Silver Run

Fair Condition77 years old26,585 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationElsmere
CarriesKirkwood Hgwy/sr2
CrossesCsx Silver Run
Coordinates39.73985, -75.58741

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1054.5 ft (321.4 m)
Max Span103.0 ft (31.4 m)
Deck Width74.8 ft (22.8 m)
Deck Area7327.9 sq m
Main Spans13
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic26,585 (2022)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1632 011

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