US Bridges

Paoli Pike over Branch Ridley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.E.CHESTER Rd. 33A02 · Structure no. 000000000010395

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,472
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paoli Pike over Branch Ridley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Paoli Pike over Branch Ridley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 8,472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,882 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPaoli Pike
CrossesBranch Ridley Creek
Location1MI.E.CHESTER Rd. 33A02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00788, -75.53639
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,472 (2024)
Projected traffic13,882 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paoli Pike over Branch Ridley Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paoli Pike over Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Paoli Pike over Branch Ridley Creek carry?

About 8,472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paoli Pike over Branch Ridley Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Paoli Pike over Branch Ridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.