West Chester Pike over Ridley Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · E.Of Jct.Pa 926 33J9 · Structure no. 000000000009927
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,261
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Chester Pike over Ridley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Chester Pike over Ridley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 31,261 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,938 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Chester Pike over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is West Chester Pike over Ridley Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does West Chester Pike over Ridley Creek carry?
About 31,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Chester Pike over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns West Chester Pike over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.