US Bridges

Paoli Pike over W. Br. Ridley Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · W. of Rte. 352 32J5 · Structure no. 000000000010394

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,853
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paoli Pike over W. Br. Ridley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paoli Pike over W. Br. Ridley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,853 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,454 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPaoli Pike
CrossesW. Br. Ridley Creek
LocationW. of Rte. 352 32J5
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99093, -75.54929
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,853 (2024)
Projected traffic14,454 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$561,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paoli Pike over W. Br. Ridley Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paoli Pike over W. Br. Ridley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Paoli Pike over W. Br. Ridley Creek carry?

About 9,853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paoli Pike over W. Br. Ridley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Paoli Pike over W. Br. Ridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.